Mechanical Engineering Intern: Robotics R&D (MedTech)

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, California seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to robotic surgical platforms. You will design, prototype, and test mechanical systems alongside electrical, mechatronics, and software teams, gaining exposure to design control and manufacturing processes.

This full-time summer internship runs June–August 2027 with opportunities across CAD, prototyping, testing, and design reviews.

Qualifications

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

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

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Design reviews

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's/Graduate/PhD student

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Machining

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, California seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to robotic surgical platforms. You will design, prototype, and test mechanical systems alongside electrical, mechatronics, and software teams, gaining exposure to design control and manufacturing processes.

This full-time summer internship runs June–August 2027 with opportunities across CAD, prototyping, testing, and design reviews.