Product Development Engineering Intern, Robotics

Triton Medical Robotics, a division of Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Triton is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Our robot will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.

TITLE: Product Development Engineering Intern, Robotics

DURATION: 3 months

START DATE: Summer 2024 (start May/June)

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a current undergraduate for a role as an engineering summer intern on our Medical Robotics team. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed the below requirements, would show a high level of individual responsibility, and would act with passion and intensity in a fast-paced and collaborative medical device start-up. This position will be a paid internship during the summer of 2024, approximately 3 months in duration.

ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop test methods, protocols, and reports to evaluate components, systems, and processes.
• Assist with extensive testing, including on the bench and in tissue models.
• Create test reports that clearly present data that was reliably collected and analyzed.
• Design, build, test, and evolve prototypes.
• Create novel ideas.
• Use CAD to design components and assemblies (we use Solidworks).
• Create manufacturing methods & documentation, including Manufacturing Process Instructions and Bills of Materials.
• Perform analytical calculations.
• Design and assemble manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with vendors.
• Work well both independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and fabrication methods such as machining, injection molding, and 3D printing.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Undergraduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical / Biomechanical Engineering. Related majors are acceptable, but you should be able to convince us that you have the appropriate skills and interest to meet the job requirements.
• Significant hands-on engineering experience and aptitude is a must.
• Inventive and balanced with discipline and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated desire to play an important role in a small, lean, medical device start-up.
• Willing to commit to at least 10 to 12 weeks, ideally longer. Expectation is to work on-site during normal business hours.

Triton Robotics is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART station.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting hourly rate for this role is between $36/hour and $48/hour depending on experience. The actual hourly is dependent upon many factors, such as: education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for overtime and 401(K) with matching.

Triton Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.