Intern/Co-op, Sustaining Engineer

THINK Surgical, Inc. • Fremont, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sustaining Engineer Intern is responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives for our commercialized TMINI System. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated medical device environment, supporting lifecycle of products already in clinical use. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and perform data-driven investigations. This internship is based in the Fremont, CA office.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or a recent graduate of a BS or MS program in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards.
• Able to work full time in Fremont, CA for at least 3 to 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience with CAD modeling and rapid prototyping/3D printing.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience writing test automation or data processing scripts in Python, MATLAB, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Characterization Testing: Execute benchtop testing and protocols to characterize product performance. This includes designing test setups, collecting data, and performing statistical analysis to verify that design changes or material substitutions meet specifications.
• CAPA Support: Support the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process by helping to track action items, gather objective evidence for resolutions, and assist in the implementation of long-term fixes for identified quality issues.
• Sustaining Projects: Contribute to engineering projects aimed at improving product reliability, product quality, and manufacturing yields.
• Complaint Investigation & Analysis: Assist in the technical evaluation of customer complaints and field performance data.  Help identify root causes for device malfunctions and document findings in accordance with quality standards.
• Documentation: Draft and update project impact assessments, project closure checklists, test protocols and technical reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern