Electrical Engineering Intern (Robotics)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America; hybrid work format

Salary: $32/hour for Sophomores, $35.50/hour for Juniors, $39/hour for Seniors, $46.50/hour for Master's degree holders, and $61/hour for PhD degree holders.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies, including less invasive and personalized medical solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and prototype PCBAs for robotic elements, subsystems, and testing fixtures.
• Design, test, debug, and integrate electrical systems for surgical robotic platforms.
• Prepare technical reviews, engineering studies, test results, and architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, controls, software, and clinical engineering teams.
• Present design concepts and participate in design reviews.
• Support clinical assessments of robotic devices using inanimate anatomical models.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, with plans to return to an academic program after the internship.
• Basic experience with oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, and multimeters.
• Fundamental knowledge of circuit design theory and electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during hours agreed with the hiring manager.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and commitment to one of the specified 2027 internship terms.
• Permanent US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. Students using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT must not require future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Ability to rapidly learn and use AI tools and platforms.
• Understanding of medical device development and design controls.
• Prior prototyping, firmware design, internship, or co-op experience.
• Basic scripting with Python or Matlab.
• Experience with Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on projects intended to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Inclusive, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Company-sponsored medical benefits, sick time, and participation in the consolidated retirement plan.