Neptune Medical · 3 weeks ago
Robotics Systems Engineering Co-op
Burlingame, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $45/hr
Start in 2026 WinterNeptune Medical is an innovative medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA, focused on developing a fully flexible medical robot for endoscopy. The Robotics Systems Engineering Co-op will gain hands-on experience in developing mechatronic systems and integrating software and hardware for novel medical robotic applications.
Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceRobotics
Responsibilities
Design and build prototype mechatronic systems for research and product development purposes
Integrate software and hardware and test the integrated system in clinically relevant conditions
Characterize and analyze robot performance data using Python or other programming language
Use data driven systems analysis to provide design input to hardware and software teams
Support clinical development labs while learning the clinical use case
Perform root cause analysis of robot bugs and failures
Design and build test fixtures
Work effectively within the confines of a regulated, quality-system driven, FDA-monitored medical device environment
Work well both independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team
Qualification
Required
Current mechanical, electromechanical, robotics, aerospace, or equivalent undergraduate or graduate student
Design and build prototype mechatronic systems for research and product development purposes
Integrate software and hardware and test the integrated system in clinically relevant conditions
Characterize and analyze robot performance data using Python or other programming language
Use data driven systems analysis to provide design input to hardware and software teams
Support clinical development labs while learning the clinical use case
Perform root cause analysis of robot bugs and failures
Design and build test fixtures
Work effectively within the confines of a regulated, quality-system driven, FDA-monitored medical device environment
Work well both independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team
Undergraduate or Graduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering or other electromechanical engineering field
Specific hands-on experience with mechatronics
Robotics & controls fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, sensors, and actuators
Python or Matlab for scripting and data analysis
Basic understanding of brushless motors, different sensor types, power transmission methods
Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) and one programming language (C, C++ etc)
A demonstrated desire to play an important role in a small, lean, medical device start-up
Preferred
Ability to use SolidWorks and 3D printing for rapid prototyping
Benefits
401(K) with matching
Company
Neptune Medical
Neptune Medical is a medical device company that develops endoscopic and surgical devices.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97M2024-08-15Series D· $97M
2020-05-26Series Unknown
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Alex Tilson
Founder & CEO
Recent News
Medical Product Outsourcing
2025-04-14
Google Patent
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2024-11-19
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