(#R-033629) Robotics Hardware Internship at Johnson & Johnson

Wheaton; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship opportunities

Participation in employee benefits

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Robotics Hardware Intern based in Santa Clara, California. This internship offers students hands-on experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting across multiple domains in robotics. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in related fields and have skills in electrical and mechanical design, and control systems. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, aiming to improve surgical outcomes through advanced robotic technologies, with compensation ranging from $31.00 to $59.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program throughout the internship duration.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical circuits or mechanical assemblies for robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with software and controls teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Support hardware integration, calibration, troubleshooting, and validation efforts.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

Mechanical design

Control systems

Hardware testing

Robotics

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's, master’s, or PhD degree

Tools

CAD software

PCB layout tools

Job description

(#R-033629) Robotics Hardware Internship

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

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.

Join us in developing the next generation of medical robotic systems!
The internships based in Santa Clara, California offer a unique opportunity for students passionate about hardware design, integration, and control systems within robotics. Interns will work across electrical, mechanical, and control domains; supporting the development, testing, and troubleshooting of innovative surgical robotic platforms that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

About the Role

As a Robotics Hardware Intern, you will be involved in hardware design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific project or role, and interns may work in hardware design, mechanical assembly, control system implementation, or testing.

Note: This track emphasizes hardware and control system development, integration, and troubleshooting. Interns will work closely with software and controls teams to develop cohesive, reliable robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical circuits or mechanical assemblies for robotic platforms.
• Support hardware integration, calibration, troubleshooting, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with software and controls teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Perform system testing, characterization, and debugging to ensure safety, performance, and reliability.
• Assist in designing and building prototypes, fixtures, or test setups.
• Document hardware designs, test procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in hardware design and system performance.

Responsibilities will be tailored based on the specific project or role within this internship track.

Role Variability

Note: This internship track covers a range of hardware-related roles, including electrical design, mechanical assembly, and testing. Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific project, team, or role, providing a broad experience in robotics hardware development.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program throughout the internship duration (not necessarily taking classes). Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree.
• University student status: Undergrad Sophomore or higher.
• 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 21, 2026, or June 22 – September 4, 2026, term dates to align with cohort.
• Target majors include Aerospace Engineering, Automation Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Robotics Engineering or closely related field.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with electrical circuit design, PCB layout, or hardware prototyping.
• Mechanical design experience, including CAD modeling, assembly, or testing.
• Familiarity with control systems, sensors, actuators, or embedded hardware.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system troubleshooting.
• Experience with hardware testing, calibration, or validation.
• Ability to work closely with software/controls teams to develop integrated systems.
• Passion for healthcare innovation and robotics.

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).

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Gain hands-on experience in hardware 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.

Compensation

$31.00 per hour - $59.00 per hour

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).

This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/03/2025. The Company may however extend this time‑period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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 under 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.