Mechanical Engineering Intern

What you'd do

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• 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.
• We recommend that you apply early, before spots begin to fill
• Each role is different, so ensure your resume is comprehensive to your skills, experience, education & training
• You may receive an invite to apply for a specific opening
• You can expect final status on your application by Spring 2027 and we’ll consider your application until thenEssential Job Duties
• Performing engineering tasks, problem-solving and documentation activities related to medical device development and surgical robotic systems and instruments
• Design, assemble and debug mechanical and/or electromechanical test fixtures to evaluate designs
• Develop methods and execute performance tests on component and/or assembly prototypes to inform the design
• Develop design concepts or refinement of design for the product

What they want

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environmentRequired Education and Training
• Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level. Master’s level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience.Preferred Skills and Experience
• Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials and stress analysis
• Hands-on experience creating rapid prototypes and mock-ups
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including injection molding and machining
• Prior use of CAD to design components, assemblies and mechanisms in SolidWorks
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Matlab or Python
• Knowledge of electromechanical or mechatronics design

About Intuitive Surgical · Engineering

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.