Robotics Clinical Engineering Internship

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This internship based in Santa Clara, California, offers an exciting opportunity for students interested in clinical systems, medical device management, and healthcare technology. Interns will work on projects supporting the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of medical equipment used in patient care.

About the Role

As a Clinical Engineering intern, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of medical devices and clinical systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of healthcare technology used in clinical environments.

Note: This posting is focused on Clinical Engineering. If you are interested in Systems Integration or Systems Engineering roles, please refer to the Robotics Systems Integration & Engineering Internship posting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, calibration, and testing of medical devices and systems.

• Support troubleshooting and repair of clinical equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Participate in preventive maintenance and safety checks of medical devices.

• Document device configurations, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Collaborate with clinical staff to understand device usage and safety considerations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to device management and clinical workflows.

• Assist with inventory management and equipment lifecycle tracking.

• Contribute to safety audits and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities may be tailored or specialized based on the specific project, team, or role within this internship track.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program throughout the internship (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD).

• University student status: Undergrad Sophomore or higher; Master’s and PhD considered for advanced areas.

• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during the hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework

• Commitment to June 1 – August 21, 2026, or June 22 – September 4, 2026, term dates to align with cohort

• Interest or experience in healthcare technology, clinical systems, or biomedical engineering.

• Target majors include Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineeringand Health Informatics or closely related field.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of medical device operation, calibration, or troubleshooting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with clinical staff.

• Knowledge of healthcare safety standards and device documentation.

• Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to impactful projects that enhance patient safety and clinical workflows.

• Gain exposure to medical device management and healthcare technology.

• Collaborate with industry-leading clinical and engineering professionals.

• Thrive in an inclusive, innovative environment focused on growth and development.

• Access mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The expected pay range for this position is between $31.00 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). 

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

Ineligibility for severance.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/03/2025.  The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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