Manufacturing Software Engineering Intern

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

11d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive is seeking a hands-on, energetic intern for its Manufacturing Software Engineering team. The team designs and develops software and algorithms that support and automate product manufacturing to ensure product performance and safety. Reporting to the Managing MFG Staff Software Engineer, the intern will contribute to projects that build software and tools for manufacturing equipment and data analysis, working as part of a large project team. The internship is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for 10–12 weeks beginning in May or June. Specific start dates are shared during recruiting. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking academic program and returning to it after the internship. The position is fully onsite and has a day shift. Compensation is hourly, with regional ranges of $44–$58 per hour in Region 1 and $37–$49 per hour in Region 2; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, academic program, year in school, and location. The company also describes benefits and a housing allowance as part of its compensation package.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited, degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Must be available to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for a 10–12 week internship period starting in May or June.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's- or master's-level degree-seeking program in Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language.
Enthusiasm and passion for automation.
Hands-on approach, ability to learn quickly, and willingness to work on both software and hardware.
Team-player abilities and good oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

C# or Python experience is preferred.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming and object-oriented design concepts and modern programming languages.
Experience with hardware control, firmware, or automation.
Familiarity with software frameworks, tools, or data engineering.
Ability to identify and debug software and hardware issues in complex systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software systems that control machines and streamline manufacturing processes.
Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide project updates and deliverables.
Present projects and lessons learned to the team.