Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future of microscopy for over 170 years by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Product Development Intern

In this role, you will be a part of a team transforming surgeons’ experience from an analog world of visualizing surgical intervention to an information rich, digital experience. This digital experience will in turn provide real time surgical insights aimed at improving surgeon workflow and patient outcomes. You will support development of real time imaging platforms and create tools that support the production process of these platforms.

The role is part of the Danaher Corporation Summer Internship Program. The program is a 10-12 week internship that will provide you ownership of focused project area that you will develop using your technical skills and Danaher business system skills that you will be learning during the program. The program provides interaction with Leica Microsystems technical business leaders; including an end of program project review where you will highlight your project learnings.   

The successful candidate will have the following capabilities, experience and qualities:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Software Development
    • Programming languages: Python, C#, C, C++ or similar languages
  • Algorithm Development/Data Science
    • Experience with machine learning image processing
    • Experience developing data pipelines or ModelOps Environments
  • Mechanical design using Solidworks
  • Optical design using Zemax
  • Imaging Science
    • Experience developing spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, fluorescent imaging, compressive sensing or similar imaging modalities
  • Electrical Engineering 
    • FPGA or Microcontroller programming
    • Circuit design using Altium
• Pursuing an advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, physics or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and influencing skills.
• Professional and positive attitude maintained at all times.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others exhibiting good teamworking skills.
• Ability to multi-task by handling diverse assignments concurrently.

Leica Microsystems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Continuous training, support and focus on your personal development
• Workplace Flexibility
• Summer Hours

GET MORE INSIGHT

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4

Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment? Do apply online with your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates). We are looking forward to your application!

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.