Job Description
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), an innovative platform that preserves and assesses donor organs outside the body. Our Sustaining Engineering team ensures our products continue to perform safely, reliably, and efficiently once they are in production and in the field.
The Sustaining Engineering Intern will support ongoing product improvements, engineering testing, prototyping, and design updates for existing medical devices. This role offers hands-on experience with CAD modeling, 3D printing, and engineering validation in a highly regulated medical device environment.
This internship is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving, building, refining, and improving real-world products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
CAD & Design Support
Create and modify 3D models and drawings using CAD software
Support engineering change requests and design updates
Assist with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) improvements
Help maintain accurate engineering documentation
Prototyping & 3D Printing
Assist in rapid prototyping activities, including 3D printing
Build and assemble prototype components
Support fit checks and functional evaluations
Collaborate with engineers to iterate designs based on test results
Engineering Testing & Analysis
Assist with product testing and validation activities
Collect and organize test data in accordance with quality standards
Support root cause investigations and troubleshooting efforts
Participate in cross-functional discussions with Manufacturing and Quality teams
What You’ll Learn
How existing medical devices are maintained and improved over time
Real-world application of CAD in regulated industries
Principles of DFMA and continuous product improvement
Exposure to engineering change processes and documentation controls
Collaboration within Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have direct reports.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
- General office environment where there is a significant amount of time at a desk, working on computers and reviewing documents. This requires the ability to sit for extended periods. They also may need to stand for meetings or when moving around the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Senior, College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols
Why This Internship Stands Out
You won’t just observe. You’ll model parts, print prototypes, test improvements, and directly support devices that impact patient lives. This is hands-on engineering where your ideas can become physical solutions.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.
TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.
Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.
Employee Benefit:
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.