Mechanical Engineering Intern - Robotics R&D

NCSL International; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored medical benefits

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns in Santa Clara, CA to contribute to surgical robotics development. You will work on mechanical design, CAD modeling, integration, and testing alongside electrical and controls engineers to advance automated surgical platforms.

The program emphasizes hands-on prototyping, design reviews, and collaboration across teams, with a focus on healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor's, graduate or PhD degree.
• Target majors include Aerospace Engineering, Automation Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Robotics Engineering or closely related field.
• Mechanical design experience, including CAD modeling, assembly, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and prototyping activities including CAD, manufacturing, assembly, testing, debugging, and documentation for mechanical assemblies and systems
• Generate and present design concepts and perform design reviews to team members
• Utilize various manufacturing methods to quickly prototype your designs, including 3D printing, machining, hand tools and bonding.
• Support hardware or instrument integration, calibration, troubleshooting, and validation efforts
• Document designs, test procedures, and root cause analysis process
• Participate in clinical assessments of robotic devices in inanimate anatomical models

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Career Programs

Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category: Career Program

All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Mechanical Engineering Interns within Robotics R&D.

Purpose: This internship is based in Santa Clara, California and offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about mechanical engineering design, development, and integration into medical robotics. Mechanical engineering interns will work alongside other engineering domains such as electrical, mechatronics, controls, software, and clinical engineering. This will support the prototyping, development, test, and production of innovative surgical robotic platforms that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

You will be responsible for:

• Assist with designing and prototyping activities including CAD, manufacturing, assembly, testing, debugging, and documentation for mechanical assemblies and systems
• Generate and present design concepts and perform design reviews to team members
• Utilize various manufacturing methods to quickly prototype your designs, including 3D printing, machining, hand tools and bonding.
• Support hardware or instrument integration, calibration, troubleshooting, and validation efforts.
• Document designs, test procedures, and root cause analysis process.
• Participate in clinical assessments of robotic devices in inanimate anatomical models

Role Variability: This internship track covers a range of mechanical engineering roles, including design, assembly, manufacturing, and test. Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific project, team, or role, providing a broad experience in robotics hardware development.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor's, graduate or PhD degree returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship.
• Target majors include Aerospace Engineering, Automation Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Robotics Engineering or closely related field.

Experience and skills

• Mechanical design experience, including CAD modeling, assembly, or testing.
• Ability to analyze problems and derive thoughtful solutions by working with your team members.
• Self-starter with proven examples of engaging in self-directed learning and remaining productive with minimal support.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework
• Commitment to June 1 - August 20, 2027, or June 21 - September 10, 2027, term dates to align with cohort
• Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).

Nice-to-Have

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs.
• Basic understanding of medical device development and design control.
• Experience with machining and hardware tools.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, metal injection molding and machining principles
• Understanding of materials and material properties
• Familiarity with robotic hardware elements and controls.
• Passion for healthcare innovation and robotics.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers.
• Work in an inclusive, innovative, and growth‑oriented environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Ineligibility for severance.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The expected base pay for this position is Sophomore $32/hr, Junior $35.50/hr, Senior $39/hr, Master's degree $46.50/hr, PhD degree $61/hr.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension)