COE Make Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The COE Make Intern will support the MAKE Center of Excellence (CoE) team, part of Intuitive’s Global Operations organization. The MAKE CoE team leads strategic initiatives that optimize operational efficiency across manufacturing, supply chain, and digital systems.

In this role, the intern will contribute to projects that enhance real-time visibility, process automation, data integration, and the deployment of connected manufacturing systems. The position focuses on digitizing manual workflows and developing connected solutions that improve transparency, data accuracy, and decision-making.

The intern will collaborate with COE Make and Automated Data Capture (ADC) engineers, IT, and cross-functional business teams to pilot solutions, and validate outcomes aligned with the company’s Industry 4.0 transformation initiatives. This position offers hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, IoT technologies, and large-scale digital transformation programs.

Essential Job Duties

• Support MAKE CoE initiatives aimed at automating manufacturing processes to improve visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements and define digital workflows that integrate with SAP S/4 HANA or middleware systems.

• Participate in the design, testing, and validation of data-driven applications or dashboards to enhance real-time decision-making.

• Assist in developing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for pilot implementations.

• Analyze process data and prepare performance metrics that measure improvement in time, accuracy, or productivity.

• Contribute to proof-of-concept (POC) efforts using emerging technologies such as IoT or automation platforms to address operational challenges.

• Support cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and IT to ensure successful deployment and adoption.

• Present project progress, outcomes, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Qualifications

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 Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related degree-seeking program at the Master's level. Bachelor's level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience. 

• Coursework or experience in digital systems, automation, API integration, or data analytics.

• Understanding of modern manufacturing and enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA, MES, or IoT platforms beneficial.

• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and formal presentation) and collaboration skills

• Ability to travel (up to 25%)

Additional Information

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 Opportunity 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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: 85244f70-a47d-4370-8b8f-faf0f81ba029

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-11-20T22:15:04