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Manufacturing/Equipment/Supplier Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Majors)
Intuitive Surgical · Engineering
- Hours
- Intern
- Where
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Posted
- Sep 2
University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:
Primary Function of Position
We aim to make applying convenient for you! If you are enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering undergraduate or graduate degree program, apply to this posting and it will ensure you are considered for the relevant openings within Manufacturing for Summer 2027. The recruiting timeline for each specific role does vary, so we appreciate your patience as we consider your application throughout the recruiting season.
Please keep in mind the following:
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 thenInternships may be available within the following teams
- 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
What they want
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environmentRequired Education and Training
- 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.Preferred Skills and 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 SolidWorks
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Matlab or Python
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.