Mechanical Engineering Intern (Robotics R&D)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States; hybrid work arrangement. The internship runs from June 1–August 20, 2027, or June 21–September 10, 2027.

Salary: $32/hour for Sophomore students, $35.50/hour for Junior students, $39/hour for Senior students, $46.50/hour for Master's students, and $61/hour for PhD students.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies, including robotic platforms designed to improve patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Design and prototype mechanical assemblies and medical robotic systems using CAD, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation.
• Generate design concepts, present them, and participate in design reviews.
• Rapidly prototype components using 3D printing, machining, hand tools, and bonding.
• Support hardware and instrument integration, calibration, troubleshooting, validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Document designs and test procedures and participate in clinical assessments using inanimate anatomical models.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechatronics, controls, software, and clinical engineering teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's, graduate, or PhD program and returning to academic study after the internship.
• Studying aerospace, automation, biomedical, mechanical, mechatronics, robotics engineering, or a related field.
• Mechanical design experience involving CAD modeling, assembly, or testing.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions collaboratively, and work independently with minimal support.
• Available for full-time work of 40 hours per week and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Permanent US work authorization is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Ability to rapidly learn and use AI tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of medical device development, design controls, materials, injection molding, machining, and robotic hardware or controls.
• Experience with machining and hardware tools.
• Interest in healthcare innovation and robotics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams on surgical robotics.
• 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.