Automation Engineering Intern

During this internship, the candidate will play a key role in advancing our engineering team’s adoption of agentic AI workflows. Their day will center on building specialized AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, configuring secure connectors to internal development tools such as Jira, Jama, and TFS, and designing automated workflows that integrate human-in-the-loop decision points. They will validate each agent’s accuracy, ensure workflow completeness, and refine behaviors based on real test and development scenarios. In parallel, they will write Python scripts to integrate agents with CI/CD triggers, create automated actions, and enable hands-free execution of routine test and development tasks. Working closely with software developers and SQA engineers, they will help accelerate sprint deliverables, shorten test cycles, and demonstrate how agentic AI can be safely and effectively embedded in our engineering processes.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Accelerate adoption of AI-driven automation across testing and development workflows. 
• Build and integrate AI agents to reduce manual effort and improve consistency of routine engineering tasks. 
• Enable hands-free execution of repetitive actions through automation and workflow triggers. 
• Validate agent accuracy and refine human-in-the-loop processes to ensure reliable, complete workflows. 
• Contribute to faster sprint cycles, higher test throughput, and scalable engineering processes.

What You Bring: 

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field. 
• Strong Systems Thinking – Understands how tools, data sources, workflows, and human decisions fit together in a larger engineering process. 
• AI/Automation Mindset – Comfortable building agents, evaluating accuracy, and designing workflows that combine automation with human oversight. 
• Solid Python Skills – Able to write clean, reliable scripts that integrate agents, define triggers, and support CI/CD automation. 
• Tool-Chain Fluency – Familiar with platforms like Jira, Jama, TFS/Azure DevOps, Git, and workflow automation frameworks. 
• Collaborative Communication – Works closely with developers and SQA engineers to understand use cases, validate behaviors, and iterate quickly.
• 3.0 Minimum GPA.
• Rising Juniors, Seniors, and Masters Students.
• Be willing to make a full-time commitment of 40 hours a week for 9 weeks from June 15 to August 14, 2026.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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