Mechatronics & Systems Integration Intern - R&D

Johnson Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA is seeking Mechatronics Systems Integration Interns to join Robotics R&D. The role targets students with hardware and software interests who will return to school after the internship.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams to prototype, test, and integrate surgical robotics platforms while gaining exposure to AI/ML and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or similar; must plan to return to academic program after internship.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) with dates aligned to cohort.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must have work authorization in the United States at hire.

Responsibilities

• Support system/subsystem-level surgical robotics development, integration, and testing.
• Identify root causes and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, software and robotic controls domains.
• Characterize and de-risk the design from prototype to subsystem level; analyze test results.
• Develop new test methods and fixtures for system integration, test, and calibration.

Skills

Self-starter

Sensors & motors

Hands-on systems

Full-time hours

GPA 3.0

US work authorization

Internship dates

Education

Engineering degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Biomedical

Tools

C++

Python

Arduino

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

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 Mechatronics & Systems Integration- Robotics Interns within Robotics R&D.

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

As a Mechatronics Systems Integration Intern, you will apply a variety of engineering expertise (mechatronics, robotics, mechanical, electrical, algorithms, and/or software) to contribute hands‑on to surgical robotics development, integration, characterization, algorithms, testing, etc. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, exposure to complex surgical robotics technologies, and opportunities for growth.

You will be responsible for:

• Support system/subsystem-level surgical robotics development, integration, and/or testing.
• Identify, root cause, and resolve novel issues that arise across R&D systems by working across mechanical, electrical, software and robotic controls domains.
• Characterize and de-risk the design from prototype to subsystem level, analyze test results, and provide meaningful insights or conclusions.
• Support development of new test methods and fixtures for system/subsystem integration, test, and/or calibration.

Role Variability: This internship track covers a range of System Integration, Mechatronics, and Robotics roles, Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific project, team, or role, and may range from early‑stage prototype development to improving and troubleshooting mature systems.

Education

Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or similar. Candidates must plan to return to an academic program after the completion of the internship.

Experience and skills

• Self-starter with a consistent record of engaging in self-directed learning and remaining productive with minimal direction.
• Basic understanding of sensors and motors.
• Hands‑on experience building or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and/or software systems through laboratory courses, design projects, or internships.
• 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
• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Nice-to-Have

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system design.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Microcontroller coding (e.g. Arduino)
• Experience in robotics or biomedical engineering
• Experience partitioning and decomposing complex engineering problems into solvable problems.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Gain broad exposure across robotics, AI/ML, system integration, and clinical workflows.
• 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)