Endoscope Test Development Engineering Intern

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

As an Endoscope Mechanical Robotics Engineering Intern, you will participate in the design and build of automated robotic high-precision stereo endoscope test and calibration systems as part of a diverse engineering team. This position will develop an understanding of electro-mechanical test systems (mechatronics), high-precision mechanical design, automation, software & algorithms, system design, measurement analysis, optical test systems, and design-for-manufacturing methods by working on a project in one or more of these areas.  Our test systems have extremely high performance standards in order to calibrate and test endoscopes that are safe, reliable, and consistent. Individuals in this role will also work with multiple teams to develop state of the art test and calibration processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work with engineers on a project to improve the hardware or software for complicated test and calibration systems for endoscopes and sub-systems including precision holders, electro-mechanical systems, cameras, image sensors, illumination systems, etc.
• Document your work by keeping detailed notes (in Confluence) and writing high-quality reports when needed.
• Be part of a large team that will support your project
• Analyze and debug your design issues with measurement accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Work with a mentor to learn new skills.

Qualifications

University Hiring Program Eligibility 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.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering or relevant Engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level. Master’s level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience.
• Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials and stress analysis
• Prior use of CAD to design components, assemblies and mechanisms in SolidWorks is preferred
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Matlab or Python is preferred
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and/or wiring diagrams is preferred
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical equipment: motorized stages, optical sensors, optical alignment, machine vision cameras is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic in