Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
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Job Summary
The Mechatronics Engineering Intern supports internal mechatronic activities related to tooling development, mechanical design, manufacturing, and prototyping. The intern contributes to the implementation and validation of mechanical assemblies and tooling equipment while generating and maintaining technical documentation. This position provides hands-on experience applying mechanical engineering principles using CAD tools, manufacturing equipment, and laboratory testing methods.
Job Description (primary responsibilities)
- Supporting the design and development of mechanical components, tooling equipment, fixtures, and prototype systems using 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
- Performing hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electromechanical systems, prototypes, and internal tooling.
- Executing validation and verification activities, including tolerance analysis, form-fit-function evaluations, and performance testing.
- Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including assembly instructions, drawings, test reports, and bills of materials.
- Collaborating with a cross-functional engineering team to support project objectives and provide data-driven recommendations.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Be familiar with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
- Have a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Have an interest in mechanical design, prototyping, 3D printing and electronics manufacturing processes, and hands-on engineering work.
- Working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision is crucial for effective teamwork.
- Possess strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
- Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Interest in mechanical design, prototyping, 3D printing, and electronics manufacturing processes
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
