What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical 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, our product, the Zap-X, is disrupting the industry and opening 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 seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering intern to join our dynamic team for the summer. In this internship, you will have the opportunity to design, build, and test mechanical systems under the guidance of a mentor.
As a member of our Hardware Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing mechanical systems related to or part of the ZAP-X delivery system. You will also give design review presentations to justify your approach and solution, create parts drawings, and work with vendors to fabricate parts.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Design mechanical systems related to or part of the ZAP-X delivery system.
- Give design review presentations to justify approach and solution.
- Create parts drawings and work with vendors to fabricate parts.
- Specify and purchase prototype components.
- Hands-on assembly and test prototype designs.
- Identify root cause of failures.
- Learn and apply industry mechanical standards.
Qualifications
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate ME course work.
Requirements
- Experience in the design of precision mechanisms and machine design.
- Strong analytic, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- Design skills in SolidWorks or other similar CAD applications.
- Familiarity with creating fabrication drawings per ASME standards.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a plus.
Skills and Requirements
- Ability to work independently and show initiative to complete tasks.
- General knowledge of machine shop fabrication processes is desired.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English.
- Creativity, curiosity, and passion for building things.
