Mechanical Engineering Intern

Intuitive Surgical • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Primary Function of Position We aim to make applying convenient for you! If you are enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate or graduate degree program, apply to this posting and it will ensure you are considered for the relevant openings within Mechanical Design Engineering for Summer 2026. 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: 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 2026 and we'll consider your application until then

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor's or Master's level.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees