Intern - R&D NPI Intern

Job Title

Intern - R&D NPI Intern, Disposables – San Diego, CA – Summer 2026

Job Description

Intern - R&D NPI Intern, Disposables – San Diego, CA – Summer 2026

Are you interested in an internship contributing to continuously pioneering new breakthroughs in cardiovascular technology? Philips seeks an intern for Image Guided Therapy (IGT). We advocate for our customers across the entire ecosystem of products, services, and digital experiences. We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) or graduate (MS) degree to participate in a 3-6mo. paid internship at our site in San Diego, CA.

Your role

This individual will to contribute to the design and development of our next generation functional measurement guidewires and/or intravascular ultrasound catheters. This includes prototyping and testing of product concepts and fixtures, as well as development of clinically relevant test methods. You will have the opportunity to partner with a cross-functional team while learning about the full product development lifecycle, design controls, and risk management. Including:

• Concept generation, modeling, and prototyping
• Bench top test set-up and execution
• Statistical data analysis
• Writing and executing test protocols and reports

You’re the right fit if

• B.S. Science / M.S. Science in Engineering in progress (e.g Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)
• Proficient in using SolidWorks
• Experience with 3D modeling, fixture design, and basic machining
• Experience with bench-top testing
• Experience with statistics (e.g. Design of Experiments, Gauge R&R, Capability Analysis)
• Familiarity with intravascular clinical workflows preferred
• Experience with Minitab, a plus
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Office/Remote position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 to $32.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. 

Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to San Diego, CA.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.