[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA # Mechanical Engineering Intern Sunnyvale, CA, United States Internship or early career Early career Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147091674-mechanical-engineering-intern) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Mechanical Engineering Intern ## Job description ### 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. Primary Function of Position We aim to make applying convenient for you! If you are enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate or graduate degree program, apply to this posting and it will ensure you are considered for the relevant openings within Mechanical Design Engineering for Summer 2027. The recruiting timeline for each specific role does vary, so we appreciate your patience as we consider your application throughout the recruiting season. ### Please keep in mind the following We recommend that you apply early, before spots begin to fill Each role is different, so ensure your resume is comprehensive to your skills, experience, education & training You may receive an invite to apply for a specific opening You can expect final status on your application by Spring 2027 and we’ll consider your application until then ### Essential Job Duties Performing engineering tasks, problem-solving and documentation activities related to medical device development and surgical robotic systems and instruments - Design, assemble and debug mechanical and/or electromechanical test fixtures to evaluate designs - Develop methods and execute performance tests on component and/or assembly prototypes to inform the design - Develop design concepts or refinement of design for the product Communicating and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to provide updates and provide task deliverables. Work on substantive projects that have the potential to impact the future business of the company Presenting a project you have been involved with and lessons learned to the organization ## Qualifications ### Required Skills and Experience Strong communication skills Ability to work well in a team environment Required Education and Training Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level. Master’s level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience. ### Preferred Skills and Experience Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials and stress analysis Hands-on experience creating rapid prototypes and mock-ups - Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including injection molding and machining Prior use of CAD to design components, assemblies and mechanisms in SolidWorks - Knowledge of and familiarity with Matlab or Python - Knowledge of electromechanical or mechatronics design ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Internship or early career[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147091674-mechanical-engineering-intern) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Jr Engineering Technician - Day Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/89ad3029fd272baafdf6/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager Mechanical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/7f876e5080f3456fe4d0/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Capital Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/64cccab3dc87261a1cdd/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, NPD Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/c2b083deaef791c1f88b/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/16d765f2d04be66cfc38/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Design Engineering Mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1d7e0de4443f3eadcf14/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Mechanical Engineering - Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4ec64c89e8e43b5ec0cb/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Mechanical Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/a1e932aee32e15c5fbd4/) General Dynamics · Canonsburg, PA, US ### [Mechanical Engineering Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/b6a510f3c54d06a095e0/) Eaton · Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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