- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- Santa ClaraCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 13, 2026
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Robotics R&D
Job description
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to…
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s, 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.
- 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
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