IORGANBIO · 1 month ago
Mechatronics Intern
Durham, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$2,000/mo - $2,000/moIORGANBIO is a cutting-edge seed-stage biotechnology company focused on developing AI-driven deep tech platforms for regenerative medicine. The Mechatronics Intern will design, prototype, and integrate hardware systems that bridge biology, AI, robotics, and automation, gaining hands-on experience in electromechanical system design and control programming.
BiopharmaBiotechnology
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and iterate electromechanical subsystems for tissue fabrication platforms (e.g., automated bioreactors, robotic handling, perfusion systems)
Write control code to run differentiation campaigns. Develop APIs and UIs if needed
Integrate sensors, actuators, controllers, and embedded systems into custom hardware platforms
Develop scalable automation solutions for cell culture, differentiation, and tissue maturation
Collaborate with software engineers to implement closed-loop control systems, machine vision, and real-time monitoring
Build and maintain precision instrumentation that enables high-reliability tissue engineering workflows
Conduct rapid prototyping using 3D printing, machining, CNC, and other fabrication methods
Evaluate system performance, run failure analysis, and optimize for robustness, accuracy, and throughput
Maintain design documentation (CAD, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs) and ensure reproducibility
Run troubleshooting campaigns with water to discover and fix bugs across the stack
Run beta experiments with live cells to demonstrate fitness of hardware for scientific and commercial applications; in collaboration with scientists
Work closely with cell biologists and bioengineers to align mechanical and biological performance targets
Support scientific experimentation by rapidly iterating on hardware needs
Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and regulatory documentation as needed
Provide training and technical support to lab and operations staff
Communicate actively with leadership about technical, cultural, and any other corporate topics
Contribute to platform roadmap and inform long-term hardware infrastructure strategy
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could accelerate our manufacturing capabilities
Participate in IP generation and protect novel designs through coordination with legal counsel
Qualification
Required
Experience and interest in electromechanical, mechatronics, or automation engineering roles, ideally in industrial biotech, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing - personal projects or academic extra-curricular experiences are acceptable
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or other) and hardware development tools
Experience with embedded systems (Raspberry Pi or others) and control theory
Familiarity with automation platforms (e.g., PLCs, robotic arms, motion control systems)
Programming proficiency a strong plus
Experience with liquid handlers nice to have
Experience with cell culture nice to have
Understanding of biological lab workflows and constraints preferred
Experience with fluidics, thermal management, and sterile design is a strong plus
Knowledge of rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing methods
Comfortable working across disciplines in a small, dynamic team
Strong problem-solving and hands-on engineering abilities
Ability to manage time effectively in a resource-constrained environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Prior work in a startup, biotech startup, or medical hardware development
Experience with FDA or ISO 13485 design control processes
Demonstrated ability to take hardware from concept to functional deployment
Participation in engineering forums, competitions, or open-source contributions
Benefits
Review of compensation and substantial equity participation upon transition to full-time role
3-month full-time contract with opportunity for permanent full-time conversion
Ground-floor opportunity to shape the intelligent hardware backbone of a breakthrough biotech platform
Work at the intersection of AI, software, sequencing, automation, and regenerative medicine
Deep collaboration with a world-class scientific and engineering team
Build a hyper growth start-up from the ground up
Entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with significant autonomy
Direct reporting to the CEO and close collaboration with the scientific co-founders
Opportunity to build a core hardware function from the ground up
Exposure to leading-edge iPSC technology and regenerative therapeutics
Company
IORGANBIO
iOrganBio is a pioneering cell production platform.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
First Star Ventures
2025-10-29Seed· $2M
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