Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Sustaining Engineer Intern is responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives for our commercialized TMINI System. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated medical device environment, supporting lifecycle of products already in clinical use. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and perform data-driven investigations. This internship is based in the Fremont, CA office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Characterization Testing: Execute benchtop testing and protocols to characterize product performance. This includes designing test setups, collecting data, and performing statistical analysis to verify that design changes or material substitutions meet specifications.
- CAPA Support: Support the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process by helping to track action items, gather objective evidence for resolutions, and assist in the implementation of long-term fixes for identified quality issues.
- Sustaining Projects: Contribute to engineering projects aimed at improving product reliability, product quality, and manufacturing yields.
- Complaint Investigation & Analysis: Assist in the technical evaluation of customer complaints and field performance data. Help identify root causes for device malfunctions and document findings in accordance with quality standards.
- Documentation: Draft and update project impact assessments, project closure checklists, test protocols and technical reports.
Learning Opportunities
- Exposure to orthopedic surgical robotics.
- Hands-on work collaborating with project managers, engineers, technical leads and cross-functional team members.
- Training and hands-on exposure to product and project documentation management in a highly regulated medical device environment.
- Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- N/A
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Enrolled in or a recent graduate of a BS or MS program in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and instrumentation.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards.
- Able to work full time in Fremont, CA for at least 3 to 6 months.
Preferred:
- Experience using SolidWorks.
- Experience with CAD modeling and rapid prototyping/3D printing.
- Familiarity with Python for data analysis and scripting.
- Experience writing test automation or data processing scripts in Python, MATLAB, or similar.
COMPETENCIES
- Drive results
- Optimize work processes
- Manages time and priorities well
- Nimble learning
- Self-Development
- Communication and Collaboration
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position and operate office equipment for a prolonged period of time.
- Physical activities include, but not limited to constant manual dexterity, moving about the work site, and/or handling objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Other infrequent physical activities include, but not limited to, positioning self to complete assigned tasks, and ascending/descending floors and/or ladders.
- Occasionally work around moving mechanical parts.
- Must be able to work in a schedule that commensurate with business operation, including work during weekends, holidays and/or times outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to travel as business necessitates (up to 5%).
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
THINK Surgical, Inc. (“THINK”) is committed to hiring the best qualified candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. It is the policy of THINK to provide equal employment opportunity for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of any protected status. Any qualified applicant or employee with a disability who requires an accommodation in connection with their employment at THINK should contact Human Resources and request an accommodation. THINK also participates in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows THINK to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs.