What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern position at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc.?
About the Company
Zap Surgical Systems is a surgical robotics start-up located in California, leveraging its unique gyroscopic motion and self-shielded design to disrupt the industry and open new frontiers in modern radiosurgery. Our employees thrive in an environment where multiple fields of study come together to solve challenging and important problems.
Purpose of Position
We are looking for an Electrical Engineering intern to join our dynamic team of accomplished engineers for the summer. You will assist in the design and development of electrical systems related to our ZAP-X delivery system, write and debug firmware in C using MPLAB or similar tools, prepare and deliver design review presentations to justify proposed approaches and solutions, create schematics using Altium Designer and support the assembly of PCBAs as needed under the guidance of a mentor.
Our team is working on a mixture of both incremental and innovative design work. This individual will be managed by one of our electrical engineers and be part of the Hardware Engineering team. We expect the intern to work a normal workweek to maximize their development and impact for the team.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, a quick learner and a solid communicator. We do a lot of fun and challenging work every day, but we also work hard to maintain an easy-going environment with a strong sense of community.
- Assist in the design and development of electrical systems related to the ZAP-X delivery system.
- Write and debug firmware in C using MPLAB or similar tools.
- Prepare and deliver design review presentations to justify proposed approaches and solutions.
- Create schematics using Altium Designer and support the assembly of PCBAs as needed.
- Learn and apply relevant industry electrical standards in design and development tasks.
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Education:
- Completed at least two years in an undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Experience Requirements:
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits and ability to read schematics.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with core electrical engineering principles.
Skills and Other Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete assigned tasks.
- General knowledge of soldering techniques and wiring electrical circuits.
- Proficiency in using design tools such as Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
