It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Primary Function of Position
We are looking for an ambitious and responsible Environmental Health and Safety Intern to join our team. As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Intuitive, you will work with an EHS specialists/ manager, to undertake projects directed at specific topics such as equipment safety, chemical safety, occupational ergonomics, and training & education.
EHS Interns also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from production to engineering to provide EHS support for day-to-day operations, conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, participate in analyses of workplace incidents and help drive corrective actions.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct risk assessments such as job hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and equipment safety assessments.
- Support environmental programs such as air permitting compliance and stormwater compliance.
- Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
- Deliver trainings/safety tailgates on EHS topics.
- Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
- Always ensure the company is prepared to submit all relevant health and safety documents
- Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies
Required Skills and Experience
- Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
- Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees
University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:
- University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
- Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)
- Current enrollment in an Environmental Studies, Industrial Safety, Public Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
Working Conditions:
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Administrative and record keeping skills
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including action oriented, focused urgency and driving for results
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others in team environment; effective interactions in cross department teams
- Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheets)
- Detail orientated, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.
