Product Development Engineering Co-op, Robotics

Neptune Medical Robotics, a division of Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Our robot will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.

TITLE: Robotics Product Development Engineering Co-op

DURATION: 6 months minimum

START DATE: Winter/Spring/Summer 2026

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a current undergraduate or master’s student for a role as a product development engineering co-op for our robotics R&D team. The ideal candidate for this internship would demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed the below requirements, would show a high level of individual responsibility, and would act with passion and intensity in a fast-paced and collaborative medical device start-up.

ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with extensive testing, including on the bench and in tissue models.
• Conceive of, design, build, test, and evolve prototypes.
• Design and implement fixtures that can be used for design and manufacturing optimization.
• CAD components and assemblies.
• Develop test methods, protocols, and reports to evaluate components, systems, and processes.
• Create manufacturing methods & documentation, including Manufacturing Process Instructions and Bills of Materials.
• Perform analytical calculations.
• Work closely with vendors.
• Work well both independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Current undergraduate or master’s student majoring in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Related majors are acceptable. Applicants must be returning to finish their education after the duration of the co-op.
• Significant hands-on engineering experience.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and fabrication methods such as machining, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Familiarity working with electromechanical systems and data analysis with Matlab/Python
• Inventive and balanced with discipline and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated desire to play an important role in a medical device start-up.
• Good communication skills.
  
  

Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART station.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. This is a non-exempt, hourly role and the starting base salary is between $31/hour and $38/hour depending on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for 401(K) with matching.

Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.