Product Development Engineering Intern
Intuitive
Durham, NC0–32 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 32 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Agile
- Nice to have
- SolidWorksCAD
- Work
- On-site in Durham · internship
- Pay
- $37–$50 an hour
- Skill demand
- CAD37%SolidWorks27%Agile2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Product Development Engineering Intern will assist in design and development projects for Intuitive training models. Candidates should have experience with hands-on problem solving, prototyping, and testing. This position requires an agile-minded, motivated individual to help identify practical solutions and provide the highest quality and realistic training experience for Intuitive customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support product development projects and design changes for improved user experience, training effectiveness and realism, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
- Build prototypes and conduct testing to verify product requirements are met and evaluate product performance.
- Assist in creating design documentation including test protocols and reports, and manufacturing process instructions.
- Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to keep projects moving forward and provide updates.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Problem solving and reverse engineering
- Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks preferred) and 3D printing
- Comfortable working with animal tissues and knowledge of basic anatomy
Qualifications
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.
Required Education And Training
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Biomedical, or related engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level.
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Basic lab experience
- Familiar with product development life cycle
- Design of components
Additional Information
This job is fully onsite.
Compensation packages include base pay (hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $37 - $50
Base Salary Range Region 2: $31 - $43