COE Make Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Primary Function of Position

The COE Make Intern will support the MAKE Center of Excellence (CoE) team part of Intuitives 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 companys 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 1012-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 Masters level. Bachelors 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 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