Interning at Intuitive
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Launch your career in healthcare with our remarkable internships. Spending your apprenticeship with us prepares you for a future of proving what's possible in minimally invasive care and fostering relationships.
Your college internship should challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone. It should reward you with learnings and experience that launch you into an amazing career—at Intuitive or anywhere else. That’s what our internship opportunities offer! We have an internship program where you’ll work on meaningful projects with the innovators at the leading edge of minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Our interns and co-ops are an essential part of our community. In the 10-12 weeks you spend with us, you’ll take on impactful and technical projects designed by our managers and connected to Intuitive’s larger goals. In your time here, you’ll also participate in social and networking engagements, including with our Employee Resource Groups, and professional development opportunities. You’ll have a role in the mission we’re all working toward: We believe minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care.
We also offer a full-time rotational program in finance and a newly developed RISE (Rotations at Intuitive Science and Engineering) program, allowing students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in several key areas of focus that will jump-start their career with us.
We put our heart and soul into creating a best-in-class internship program, but your experience here will certainly be what you make it. You should arrive full of curiosity and questions—our team members are eager to answer them—and be confident in what you bring to the opportunities and challenges you’ll face.
“Many of us started our careers in the science, technology, business and clinical fields as interns. Our staff take pride in working with and developing great minds developing their skills and our company. Intuitive has long supported and cherished our interns, many of whom go on to take important roles in our company and the industry at large.”
CEO
“It’s been exciting to watch our intern classes thrive at Intuitive. I’ve seen up close how these diverse students apply ingenuity, collaboration, and enthusiasm to substantive projects across our company. We are proud of the contributions they’ve made to our mission. They are truly the future of medical technology, and I look forward to watching the great things they will accomplish!”
President
From med tech sales opportunities to internships for engineering students, Intuitive welcomes students across the company. These positions are open across the United States and even abroad, such as in Germany. Apart from our internships, we also have a series of co-op opportunities.
See all Students & University frequently asked questions, here
We have a wide variety of internship and co-op opportunities at varying levels within engineering, design, research, IT, human resources, finance and marketing.
Some processes vary by job level, but generally, you can expect the following process.
Absolutely!
Mid-late May or mid-June
We Are Intuitive
Kick off your med tech career or healthcare technology journey and start your internship with us. An internship with Intuitive prepares you for an amazing career ahead.
Every one of us is mission-driven, patient-focused, and goal-orientated. At the same time, we bring our diverse perspectives together to be part of something truly outstanding, and to make a difference in the lives of millions.
Our cultureYour well-being is paramount to us. If you have any questions, our recruiters are always here to help and give you all the information you’ll need.
Learn more about usAt Intuitive, we believe in supporting happy and healthy teams. The benefits and perks we offer reflect our commitment to your well-being, development, and future.
Our benefitsInternships at Intuitive are full of amazing opportunities for innovation and growth. You get to work with fellow research interns, engineering professionals, and business analysts. Our internships offer a collaborative journey that drives you toward a purposeful career and gives you a glimpse of how our teams work hand in hand to achieve our shared goal. Interns are given the opportunity to showcase their skills and be a part of proving what's possible in minimally invasive care.
At Intuitive, every person contributes to our culture, mission, and success. Whether you're a working professional or an intern, your presence matters. Our culture fosters an environment where innovations flourish. Look through our selection of industrial and electrical engineering internship positions, or find your purpose in another role. Sign up for our Talent Community and align your goals with our shared mission.
Employee Stories
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“I built my career at Intuitive because the impact that Intuitive is able to make as a company is incredible. Every day I feel rewarded that I am able to contribute to the greater mission of improving patient outcomes. ”
Manager, Endoluminal Clinical & Product Education
2020 Intuitive Intern
“I was lucky enough to land an internship with Intuitive and I've never left! Thirteen years later and I'm still learning new things every day, working with amazing people, and being motivated by our 'Patients First' ethos. ”
Sr Manager, Clinical Development Engineering
2011 Intuitive Intern
“My internships with Intuitive not only provided me with essential insights into how Intuitive operates and the exceptional products we deliver, but it also allowed me to foster deep personal connections to many individuals across the organization.”
Manager, Electrical Engineering
2015, 2016 Intuitive Intern
“Our internship program has become a cornerstone of our recruiting efforts, and I'm proud to say that it's had a similar transformative impact on students as it did with me 13 years ago – giving them the tools and experience they need to shape their own careers.”
VP, Digital Products and Machine Learning Insights
2011 Intuitive Intern