Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering Intern, Material Flow (P-4938)

We are seeking a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Intern to join the Manufacturing Systems Engineering department for the Summer of 2026. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering group designs and implements equipment for the production of instruments and consumables here at the 10x manufacturing facility. In this 10-12 week internship, the intern will study the material flow and handling of all of the parts for the instrument production process. The intern will then execute on the improvements to make the manufacturing flow and handling for efficient production.

This internship offers an opportunity to learn how to lay out the workflow of a production line to increase efficiency, learn how to identify bottlenecks in a process, and learn and apply the 5S methodology. The intern will also gain experience with drafting robust work instructions and test methods, as well as develop experience in CAD software like AutoCad.

What you will be doing:

• Study the material flow and handling of all of the parts for the Xenium instrument production process and find areas for improvement. 


• Execute on the improvements to make the manufacturing flow and handling for efficient production. 


• Collaborate with the warehouse team, manufacturing, MSE, and procurement to optimize material flow for instruments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student who has completed at least their second year of undergraduate degree. Ideally Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.


• Able to commit to a full-time internship program for 10-12 weeks during summer of 2026


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.