Hands-On Medical Device Prototyping Intern

Axoft; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Axoft seeks an undergraduate Engineering Intern to support assembling and preparing medical devices for verification and validation activities. In this hands-on role, you will work with engineers to assemble prototype and test articles, follow detailed work instructions, document your work, and ensure test articles are ready for evaluation.

This 6‑month internship (winter 2026 start) offers exposure to electromechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality and regulatory steps in a cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort handling small, fragile components.
• Prior exposure to maker-space, lab, manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with lab and prototyping tools (3D printing, laser cutting, machining, soldering, basic electrical testing).
• Experience reading mechanical drawings or assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical-device components and test articles using drawings and procedures.
• Inspect components with calipers, microscopes, gauges, and lab tools.
• Maintain records of assembly activities, measurements and test articles.
• Follow controlled procedures and ensure traceability in a regulated medical-device environment.
• Use 3D printers, laser cutting, CNC machining to prepare test articles and tooling.
• Identify issues and communicate with the engineering team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Documentation

3D printing

Machining

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC machining

Soldering

Electrical test equipment

CAD tools (Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo)

Job description

Axoft seeks an undergraduate Engineering Intern to support assembling and preparing medical devices for verification and validation activities. In this hands-on role, you will work with engineers to assemble prototype and test articles, follow detailed work instructions, document your work, and ensure test articles are ready for evaluation.

This 6‑month internship (winter 2026 start) offers exposure to electromechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality and regulatory steps in a cutting-edge