Mechanical Engineering Intern Robotics R&D

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Purpose: This internship is based in Santa Clara California and offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about mechanical engineering design development and integration into medical robotics. Mechanical engineering interns will work alongside other engineering domains such as electrical mechatronics controls software and clinical engineering. This will support the prototyping development test and production of innovative surgical robotic platforms that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern you will design prototype integrate and test a complex medical device system. You will work with all engineering functions to make contributions in the fields of robotics design instrument design and more. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for project growth within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.

You will be responsible for:

• Assist with designing and prototyping activities including CAD manufacturing assembly testing debugging and documentation for mechanical assemblies and systems

• Generate and present design concepts and perform design reviews to team members

• Utilize various manufacturing methods to quickly prototype your designs including 3D printing machining hand tools and bonding.

• Support hardware or instrument integration calibration troubleshooting and validation efforts.

• Document designs test procedures and root cause analysis process.

• Participate in clinical assessments of robotic devices in inanimate anatomical models

Role Variability: This internship track covers a range of mechanical engineering roles including design assembly manufacturing and test. Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific project team or role providing a broad experience in robotics hardware development.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelors graduate or PhD degree returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship.

• Target majors include Aerospace Engineering Automation Engineering Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics Engineering or closely related field.

Experience and skills

• Mechanical design experience including CAD modeling assembly or testing.

• Ability to analyze problems and derive thoughtful solutions by working with your team members.

• Self-starter with proven examples of engaging in self-directed learning and remaining productive with minimal support.

• 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

• Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT OPT or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).

Nice-to-Have

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn evaluate and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs.

• Basic understanding of medical device development and design control.

• Experience with machining and hardware tools.

• Understanding of plastic injection molding metal injection molding and machining principles

• Understanding of materials and material properties

• Familiarity with robotic hardware elements and controls.

• Passion for healthcare innovation and robotics.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.

• Gain hands-on experience in mechanical design integration testing and troubleshooting.

• 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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please
contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment as well as get a parents consent for the background check.

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The expected base pay for this position is Sophomore $32/hr Junior $35.50/hr Senior $39/hr Masters degree $46.50/hr PhD degree $61/hr.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the -Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension)