Production Engineer Intern

JOB TITLE: Production Engineer Intern

LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)

TYPE: Internship (May 2026 – August 2026)

COMPENSATION: $23.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY, dedicated to transforming and modernizing laboratory workflows. Our mission is to improve patient care by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes.

Our portfolio includes SectionStar and TrimStar Pro, innovative electro-mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow. SectionStar delivers high-quality, consistent tissue sections, while TrimStar Pro streamlines and standardizes the trimming process - together enabling laboratories to operate with greater precision, throughput, and reliability.

At Clarapath, we bring together experts across engineering, data science, robotics, healthcare innovation, and laboratory operations. Our R&D team drives innovation, product enhancements, and a strong pipeline of new solutions, while our manufacturing team oversees production and quality control at our ISO-certified facility. Also based in our New York headquarters are our sales, marketing, administrative, and service teams, who work closely together to ensure every customer receives a seamless, personalized experience at every touchpoint.

Role Summary:

The Production Engineer Intern will play a key role in optimizing and maintaining Clarapath’s manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring the seamless production of SectionStar and TrimStar Pro, our advanced electro-mechanical devices. This role requires a strong foundation in manufacturing principles, process improvement, and hands-on troubleshooting, supporting a cross-disciplinary team of engineers while managing the daily production needs of the enterprise. The ideal candidate will assist in process optimization, quality control, and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for SectionStar and TrimStar Pro
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of components
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Conduct quality control testing and inspections to ensure compliance with specifications
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and process optimization techniques
• Hands-on experience with production equipment and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with CAD software and process documentation, a plus

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
• A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
• Ability to file IP with the company
• Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
• Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
• A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare

Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.