Industrial Engineering Intern

Primary Function of Position

The Industrial Engineer Intern will report to the Industrial Engineer Supervisor. The Industrial Engineering Intern will support Lean and continuous improvement activities in manufacturing and production support areas and will receive support and development from the wider Industrial Engineering team. The Intern may be responsible for localized improvements and may participate in team projects.

Essential Job Duties

• Learn and use a variety of process optimization tools such as 5S process mapping line balancing and waste analysis to analyze and optimize manufacturing equipment processes and layouts.

• Using time and motion studies evaluate and maintain standards of operation throughout manufacturing and production support operations.

• Participate in wider team projects and activities involving process improvements value analysis design reviews product transfer and startup and new product introduction.

• Support the Industrial Engineering team with duties that utilize up-to-date tools and techniques in the areas of time standards line balancing cost estimation manpower planning productivity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong work ethic a demonstrated desire to learn and strong interpersonal skills.

• Self-starter able to work in a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

• General software skills required and proficient with data analysis tools (i.e. Excel R etc.).

• Quantitative approach to problem solving.

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 an Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or related degree-seeking program at the Masters level. Bachelors level students would also be considered based on specific relevant experience. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Excel AutoCAD SQL Minitab and simulation platforms for modeling complex processes.

• Self-motivated organized and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts with prior internship or experience considered a plus.

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 employeeswho 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 governments 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 employeesstart 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 Masters Bachelors 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern