About the role#
Join our team to help build the next generation of surgical robotics. This is a 6 to 9 month co-op position where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary R&D group. You will focus on the design, construction, and evaluation of a robotic testbed specifically for image-guided surgical applications.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and test a robotic mechatronics testbed.
- Develop and integrate mechanical components, motion stages, sensors, actuators, and control hardware.
- Support the integration of your testbed with robotic control algorithms, user interfaces, and software components.
- Use rapid prototyping methods like CAD, 3D printing, assembly, soldering, wiring, and benchtop testing.
- Document your designs, experiments, and test results for the broader robotics team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with mechatronics design, prototyping, motion control, or hardware integration.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, specifically SolidWorks.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, servo actuation, motion controllers, or basic PCB and wiring.
- A strong interest in surgical robotics, medical devices, or healthcare technology.
- Curiosity and a collaborative approach to working in an R&D lab environment.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This co-op is for the Fall 2026 term.
- You must have existing US work authorization, as we do not provide sponsorship for this role.
- Pay ranges from $29.00 to $32.00 per hour, and the role is eligible for overtime.
About Philips
Philips operates in the health technology sector. The company focuses on medical devices, cardiology, oncology, and connected care systems. It supports clinicians with diagnostic tools and patient recovery programs. Based in Amsterdam, the organization functions as a public company with over 10,000 employees.
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