Hardware design intern
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Hardware Design Intern / Working Student to join our Hardware team and support the development of medical imaging products.
In this role you will work closely with experienced hardware engineers and gain hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle: from early mechanical design and prototyping to testing documentation and support of production and logistics.
This is a practical learning-oriented role ideal for engineering students who want real-world experience in hardware product development within a fast-growing healthtech company.
Tasks
Support mechanical and hardware product development including new designs and improvements to existing products
Create and modify CAD designs using Autodesk Fusion 360
Prepare and execute 3D prototyping (mainly FDM using Prusa printers; occasional SLA)
Assist in testing and validation of prototypes and products
Prepare technical drawings and support tolerance definition
Support design for manufacturing activities (SLS CNC) and cost optimization
Help maintain technical documentation (BOMs manufacturing and assembly instructions)
Assist with product lifecycle management including version control and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Support product assembly packaging and logistics activities when required
Collaborate with hardware supply chain and production stakeholders
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design Biomedical Engineering or similar
Basic experience with CAD design (Fusion 360 preferred)
Interest in hardware development prototyping and manufacturing
Hands-on mindset and willingness to work with physical products and tools
Ability to work in a structured way and document your work clearly
Good communication skills in English (spoken and written)
Nice to have
Experience with 3D printing (FDM and/or SLA)
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC SLS injection molding)
Familiarity with technical drawings and tolerances
Interest in medical devices or regulated products
Experience with tools such as Blender Inkscape or slicers (PrusaSlicer Lychee)
What we expect from Custom Surgical candidates
You are curious and eager to learn
You take ownership of your tasks and follow them through
You are open to feedback and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
You appreciate working in a young international and fast-moving startup
You are comfortable switching between design prototyping and practical tasks
Benefits
What you can get from Custom Surgical
Hands-on experience across the full hardware product lifecycle
Direct mentorship from experienced hardware engineers
Flexible working hours compatible with your studies
A collaborative low-bureaucracy environment
Exposure to real medical devices used in clinical environments
Key Skills
- Arm
- Electrical Engineering
- SOC
- System Design
- Firmware
- Debugging
- Layout Design
- PCB
- Sensors
- Ethernet
- Fpga
- Digital design
About Company
Custom Surgical is building the digital infrastructure for global eye care from smart imaging hardware to AI diagnostics. Used in 80 countries our plug-and-play tools and cloud platform empower eye doctors to digitize their workflow streamline collaboration and improve outcomes. Were ... View more
