Hardware design intern

We are looking for a motivated Hardware Design Intern / Working Student to join our Hardware team and support the development of medical imaging products.

In this role you will work closely with experienced hardware engineers and gain hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle : from early mechanical design and prototyping to testing documentation and support of production and logistics.

This is a practical learning-oriented role ideal for engineering students who want real-world experience in hardware product development within a fast-growing healthtech company.

Tasks

Support mechanical and hardware product development including new designs and improvements to existing products

Create and modify CAD designs using Autodesk Fusion 360

Prepare and execute 3D prototyping (mainly FDM using Prusa printers; occasional SLA)

Assist in testing and validation of prototypes and products

Prepare technical drawings and support tolerance definition

Support design for manufacturing activities (SLS CNC) and cost optimization

Help maintain technical documentation (BOMs manufacturing and assembly instructions)

Assist with product lifecycle management including version control and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Support product assembly packaging and logistics activities when required

Collaborate with hardware supply chain and production stakeholders

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design Biomedical Engineering or similar

Basic experience with CAD design (Fusion 360 preferred)

Interest in hardware development prototyping and manufacturing

Hands-on mindset and willingness to work with physical products and tools

Ability to work in a structured way and document your work clearly

Good communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Nice to have

Experience with 3D printing (FDM and / or SLA)

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC SLS injection molding)

Familiarity with technical drawings and tolerances

Interest in medical devices or regulated products

Experience with tools such as Blender Inkscape or slicers (PrusaSlicer Lychee)

What we expect from Custom Surgical candidates

You are curious and eager to learn

You take ownership of your tasks and follow them through

You are open to feedback and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

You appreciate working in a young international and fast-moving startup

You are comfortable switching between design prototyping and practical tasks

Benefits

What you can get from Custom Surgical

Hands-on experience across the full hardware product lifecycle

Direct mentorship from experienced hardware engineers

Flexible working hours compatible with your studies

A collaborative low-bureaucracy environment

Exposure to real medical devices used in clinical environments

Key Skills

Arm,Electrical Engineering,SOC,System Design,Firmware,Debugging,Layout Design,PCB,Sensors,Ethernet,Fpga,Digital design

Employment Type : Working student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1