Product Development Engineering Intern

Intuitive•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Product Development Engineering Intern will assist with design and development projects for Intuitive training models. The role involves hands-on problem solving, prototyping, and testing to identify practical solutions and provide high-quality, realistic training experiences for Intuitive customers. The intern will support product development projects and design changes intended to improve user experience, training effectiveness and realism, manufacturability, reliability, and cost. They will build prototypes, conduct testing, assist with design documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to move projects forward and provide updates. This internship is for a currently enrolled student who will return to an accredited degree-seeking program after the internship. The intern must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, starting in May or June; specific start dates are shared during recruiting. The role may require lifting up to 20 lbs and working with animal tissues. Intuitive states that the position offers hourly pay, benefits, and a housing allowance; compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, academic program, year in school, location, and internship duration.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s-level degree-seeking program in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Available to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, during a 10–12 week period starting in May or June.
Problem-solving and reverse-engineering skills.
Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling and 3D printing.
Comfortable working with animal tissues and knowledge of basic anatomy.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks experience is preferred.
Basic lab experience.
Familiarity with the product development life cycle.
Experience designing components.

Responsibilities

Support product development projects and design changes to improve user experience, training effectiveness and realism, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
Build prototypes and conduct testing to verify product requirements and evaluate product performance.
Assist in creating design documentation, including test protocols, reports, and manufacturing process instructions.
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to keep projects moving forward and provide updates.