NPI Software Intern

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.

Primary Function of Position

We are seeking a summer intern to join the New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineering team to enable the manufacturing of new generation surgical robots.  The intern will become familiar with the software and systems used during manufacturing test of Intuitive Surgical robots, create and verify software modules and applications used for hardware calibration, and test robot subsystems. Additional responsibilities may include support of other Manufacturing NPI activities to gain a wider view of the NPI functions.

Essential Job Duties

• Write test applications and software unit tests.
• Perform system level (hardware/software) troubleshooting.
• Communicate and collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders to provide updates and provide task deliverables.
• Present assigned project(s) and lessons learned to the organization.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in Python applications programming and software unit testing.
• Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language.
• Self-starter and able to work in a collaborative and results oriented environment.

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.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other technical related degree-seeking program at the Master’s level. Bachelor's level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience. 
• Courses in Software Engineering Fundamentals and/or Mechatronics

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Linux, web app development, databases, MATLAB are a plus.
• Experience with robots or electro-mechanical devices is preferred.

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 / Affirmative Action 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 information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.