Mechanical Design Intern — Surgical Robotics (Summer 2027)

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Intuitive in Sunnyvale, CA is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Design Internship as part of its University Hiring Program. Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program is required, with a 10-12 week full-time period starting May or June.

Roles vary by opening within Mechanical Design Engineering for Summer 2027. Expect to engage in engineering tasks, design test fixtures, and develop performance tests for components and assemblies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree-seeking program.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Preferred: CAD design with SolidWorks, Matlab or Python knowledge.
• Hands-on experience creating rapid prototypes and mock-ups.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including injection molding and machining.

Responsibilities

• Performing engineering tasks, problem-solving and documentation activities related to medical device development and surgical robotic systems and instruments.
• Design, assemble and debug mechanical and/or electromechanical test fixtures to evaluate designs.
• Develop methods and execute performance tests on component and/or assembly prototypes to inform the design.
• Develop design concepts or refinement of design for the product.
• Communicating and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to provide updates and deliverables.
• Work on substantive projects that have the potential to impact the future business of the company.
• Presenting a project you have been involved with and lessons learned to the organization.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical design

CAD SolidWorks

Matlab

Python

Prototype development

Education

Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related degree-seeking program

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab

Python

Job description

Intuitive in Sunnyvale, CA is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Design Internship as part of its University Hiring Program. Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program is required, with a 10-12 week full-time period starting May or June.

Roles vary by opening within Mechanical Design Engineering for Summer 2027. Expect to engage in engineering tasks, design test fixtures, and develop performance tests for components and assemblies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and