Mechanical Engineering Intern

University Hiring Eligibility

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the fall.
• Interns must be available to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for a 10–12 week period starting in May or June.
• Specific internship start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Program Overview

Essential Job Duties

• Perform engineering tasks, problem solving, and documentation related to medical device development and surgical robotic systems and instruments.
• Design, assemble, and debug mechanical or electromechanical test fixtures.
• Develop methods and execute performance tests on component and assembly prototypes.
• Develop or refine product design concepts.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders while providing updates and task deliverables.
• Work on substantive projects with potential impact on the company's future business.
• Present a project and lessons learned to the organization.

Required Skills and Education

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering bachelor's degree-seeking program.
• Master's-level students may also be considered based on specific relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Mechanical design and analysis, 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 CAD experience designing components, assemblies, and mechanisms in SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Matlab or Python.
• Knowledge of electromechanical or mechatronics design.

Compensation

• The internship provides an hourly base-pay rate, benefits, and a housing allowance.
• Total program compensation depends on internship duration and factors including relevant skills, experience, academic program, year in school, and location.

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