System Engineer Intern

Intuitive; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to join a focused team working on fiber optic shape sensing in medical robotics. You will help address systems-level problems across mechanical, optical, and software domains and contribute to next-generation products.

The role requires current enrollment in an engineering program and full-time availability for 10–12 weeks, starting May or June. A housing allowance is provided in some locations.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer or Industrial Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Eligible for University Hiring Program: enrolled and returning to a degree-seeking program after internship.
• Internship duration: about 10–12 weeks; full-time (~40 hours/week) starting May or June.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D engineers, documenting results and communicating with the development team.
• Contribute to feature development, requirements, and specifications for products and test stations.
• Design test fixturing to support experiments.

Job description

• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Intern (Fixed Term)
• Min. Salary Region 1: 0 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 1 (5)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 0 USD

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position
The Systems Engineer Intern will work with a group of talented and dedicated people focused on the development and integration of fiber optic shape sensing in medical robotics. The position will focus on solving systems level problems involving all aspects of the fiber optic shape sensing system and its manufacturing including mechanical, optical, and software aspects. The intern will also work with the development of next generation products. The successful candidate must excel in a small, focused team environment, be able to find solutions to problems from rough requirements and have a commitment to high quality products.

• Support R&D engineers, working closely to document results and communicate results with development team
• Contribute to the development of features, requirements, & specifications of various products and associated test stations
• Design test fixturing to support experiments

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer or Industrial Systems Engineering, or similar field related to software, electronics, robotics or electro-mechanical systems degree-seeking program.

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with NI LabVIEW
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience developing software to control mechanical equipment
• Experience in a lab environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.

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