Mechatronics & Systems Integration Intern - R&D

Johnson & Johnson • Santa Clara, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. We are searching for the best talent for Mechatronics & Systems Integration- Robotics Interns within Robotics R&D. This internship is based in Santa Clara, California and offers a unique opportunity for students with a background in hardware and mechatronics and passionate about medical robotics. Interns will work alongside other engineering domains such as mechanical, mechatronics, controls, software, and clinical engineering. This will support the prototyping, development, test, and production of surgical robotic platforms that will improve patient outcomes worldwide. As a Mechatronics Systems Integration Intern, you will apply a variety of engineering expertise (mechatronics, robotics, mechanical, electrical, algorithms, and/or software) to contribute hands-on to surgical robotics development, integration, characterization, algorithms, testing, etc. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, exposure to complex surgical robotics technologies, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or similar.
• Candidates must plan to return to an academic program after the completion of the internship.
• Self-starter with a consistent record of engaging in self-directed learning and remaining productive with minimal direction.
• Basic understanding of sensors and motors.
• Hands-on experience building or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and/or software systems through laboratory courses, design projects, or internships.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework
• Commitment to June 1 – August 20, 2027, or June 21 – September 10, 2027; term dates to align with cohort
• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system design.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Microcontroller coding (e.g. Arduino)
• Experience in robotics or biomedical engineering
• Experience partitioning and decomposing complex engineering problems into solvable problems.

Responsibilities

• Support system/subsystem-level surgical robotics development, integration, and/or testing.
• Identify, root cause, and resolve novel issues that arise across R&D systems by working across mechanical, electrical, software and robotic controls domains.
• Characterize and de-risk the design from prototype to subsystem level, analyze test results, and provide meaningful insights or conclusions.
• Support development of new test methods and fixtures for system/subsystem integration, test, and/or calibration.

Benefits

• Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Gain broad exposure across robotics, AI/ML, system integration, and clinical workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers.
• Work in an inclusive, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Ineligibility for severance.
• Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Up to 40 hours per calendar year sick time benefits; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern