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[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000160747319-robotics-and-controls-engineering-intern) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Robotics and Controls Engineering Intern ## Job description Primary Function of Position We are seeking a robotics and controls engineering intern to join the Future Forward development team working on a next generation medical robot. The focus of the internship will be on the development and testing of algorithms for controlling novel prototypes of robotic systems and instruments. The robotic and controls team works on the core interface of hardware and software, striving to improve patient outcomes through advanced robotic approaches. ### Essential Job Duties - Contribute to the analysis of complex medical electro-mechanical devices and servo control systems - Design and implement scripts for testing and calibration of new mechanical designs and evaluation of algorithmic approaches - Contribute to the development of real-time control algorithms - Write reports and presentations detailing test results and the pros and cons of competing design approaches ## Qualifications ### Required Skills and Experience University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements: University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship. ### 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 a Controls, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or similar degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level. Master’s level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience. Strong foundational knowledge in motion control algorithms, familiarity with flexible systems and non-conventional actuation schemes Knowledge of software principles, practices and techniques including testability, maintainability and scalability. Demonstrated experience in software development; proficiency in Matlab and C/C++ preferred. Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) with the team Ability to work well in a team environment ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Internship or early career[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000160747319-robotics-and-controls-engineering-intern) ## Hiring at Intuitive - Open jobs: 812 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 13, 2026 [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Senior Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/b615ba990c63af6801ff/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Senior Embedded Build and release Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/b4452d3c6ebb89cad446/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Senior FPGA Engineer - Surgical Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/0505109d8f06b2458ccd/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Senior Human Factors Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/8e0e317a1bfd2320be7a/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Senior Manager, Advanced Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/9c1822d2c5fa517cc0e2/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manufacturing Controls/Robotics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/c6d74ff8b95b7e088e79/) Lockheed Martin · Camden, AR ### [Robotics/Controls Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/a3126b2a39450dcbe928/) Aumovio · New Braunfels, Texas, United States ### [Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/f3c2202e78bd9e96d3b2/) Apple · Santa Clara, United States of America ### [Robotics Controls Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/52ad3f8a5fd9cd451393/) Apple · Sunnyvale, United States of America ### [Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics, DoorDash Air](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/doordash/jobs/d4117b750928dba849a0/) DoorDash · San Francisco, CA [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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