Engineer Intern

Summary

Elephas is a Madison, WI based biotechnology start-up company working to build and instrument platform that will inform how clinicians treat cancer patients around the world. We are seeking an Engineering Intern who is looking to join a group of motivated people driven to providing hope to cancer patients globally.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, be flexible, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a great opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a growing company.

What Will You Do?

• Develop, design, and test novel technologies relating to biomedical applications     
• Support, maintain, and run automation hardware for biological applications
• Perform research and analysis to support operations
• Develop reports and compelling presentations of findings
• Create and maintain internal documentation and repositories
• Provide support to engineering team
• Identify avenues of improvement and engineering intervention for biological workflow

What Will You Need?

• Be a Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great time management and ability to handle multiple initiatives and changing priorities

Nice to Have

• Experience coding mechanical systems in languages such as Python, Labview, Matlab, C++/C#
• Experience designing in computer aided design programs including Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD Inventor, or equivalent
• Experience and comfort with experimental method and good research practices

Benefits

• Practical experience with varied business activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training with experienced and accomplished professionals
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.