Intuitive · 1 day ago
Product Lifecycle Management Intern
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $47/hrIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Product Lifecycle Management Intern will support the New Product Development and New Product Introduction teams, working on advancing product lifecycle practices and collaborating with various engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Program Management teams to understand current NPD/NPI workflows and product lifecycle processes
Document "as-is" business processes using industry-standard tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Miro) and develop detailed process maps, swimlane diagrams, and workflow definitions
Analyze gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies in current processes and assist in defining "to-be" processes that support the next-generation PLM strategy
Participate in design control, requirements management, BOM management, and change management activities to gain hands-on experience with medical device product development
Support data collection, interviews, workshops, and discovery sessions with cross-functional stakeholders
Assist with PLM system assessments, including evaluating usability challenges, documenting pain points, and identifying improvement opportunities
Contribute to the development of business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications for the PLM modernization initiative
Prepare presentations, summaries, and documentation to support leadership decision-making and project governance
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical abilities with experience in process mapping, workflow design, or systems thinking
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with product development concepts such as design controls, requirements management, BOMs, or engineering change processes
Interest in digital transformation, PLM systems, and medical device product lifecycle practices
Proficiency with process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Miro) and standard productivity applications
Current enrollment in a Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Ph.D. students may be considered based on relevant background and experience
Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship
Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June
Preferred
Exposure to PLM tools (Agile PLM, Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, or similar) is a plus
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies
Prior internship or project experience in medical device, manufacturing, or regulated product development environments
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts
Strong documentation skills and ability to translate complex processes into clear visuals
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages
Benefits
Housing allowance
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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