Product Development Engineering Intern, Robotics

Neptune Medical • Burlingame, CA

6h • $31 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Neptune Medical Robotics, a division of Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Our robot will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come. TITLE: Robotics Product Development Engineering Intern, Robotics DURATION: 3 months START DATE: Summer 2026 (start May/June) POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a current undergraduate for a role as an engineering summer intern on our Medical Robotics team. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed the below requirements, would show a high level of individual responsibility, and would act with passion and intensity in a fast-paced and collaborative medical device start-up. This position will be a paid internship during the summer of 2026, approximately 3 months in duration.

Requirements

• Undergraduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical / Biomechanical Engineering. Related majors are acceptable. Applicants must be returning to finish their education after the duration of the internship.
• Significant hands-on engineering experience and aptitude is a must.
• Familiarity working with electromechanical systems and data analysis with Matlab/Python
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and fabrication methods such as machining, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Inventive and balanced with discipline and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated desire to play an important role in a small, lean, medical device start-up.
• Willing to commit to at least 10 to 12 weeks, ideally longer. Expectation is to work on-site during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive testing, including on the bench and in tissue models.
• Conceive of, design, build, test, and evolve prototypes.
• Design and implement fixtures that can be used for design and manufacturing optimization.
• CAD components and assemblies.
• Develop test methods, protocols, and reports to evaluate components, systems, and processes.
• Create manufacturing methods & documentation, including Manufacturing Process Instructions and Bills of Materials.
• Perform analytical calculations.
• Work closely with vendors.
• Work well both independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team.

Benefits

• This role will also be eligible for 401(K) with matching.
• Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees