Manufacturing​/Equipment​/Supplier Engineering Intern; Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Majors

Manufacturing/Equipment/Supplier Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Majors) (Finance) 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  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.

• 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.

• Manufacturing Engineering - provide engineering support for in-house manufacturing lines, process improvements, and design of fixturing
• Manufacturing Equipment/Automation Engineering - supports the design, fabrication, testing, and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment
• Supplier Engineering - supports procurement of components used in our assemblies ensuring suppliers meet company requirements for cost, quality, delivery and service
• Failure Analysis Engineering - supports the analysis of failures in the field
• Test/Validation Engineering - supports test and validation of our products in early-stage development of projects

• Performing engineering tasks, problem-solving and documentation activities related to medical device development and surgical robotic systems and instruments
• Communicating and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to provide updates and provide task deliverables.
• Work on substantive projects that have the potential to impact the future business of the company
• Presenting a project you have been involved with and lessons learned to the organization

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical 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.

• 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 Solid Works
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Matlab or Python

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 employees who 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's start 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…