R&D Intern

iotaMotion is hiring a R&D Intern (RDI) to join an in-office R&D team at our Iowa City, IA location.

iotaMotion develops and commercializes robotic-assisted surgical technologies. The first commercially available product is iotaSOFT® Insertion System, which controls the insertion of a cochlear implant to improve outcomes for surgeons and subsequently patients. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage with surgeons to optimize their treatment of those with hearing loss.

RDI responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform engineering tasks at the direction of senior R&D Staff
• Prototype new and novel ideas as part of our early research programs
• Support laboratory experiments, including cadaveric lab experiments
• Author verification plans, protocols, test cases, summary reports 
• Work with project managers and hardware/software engineers for execution for key programs and releases.

Requirements:

Must have at least 2 years of college education in an Engineering discipline, including Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Robotic, Biomechanical, or Software Engineering. 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes or skills:

• Design and rapid prototyping experience (3D CAD, 3D Printing, Machine Tooling)
• Experience with electrical circuit design
• Research programming experience in C++, Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Willingness to learn and try, regardless of the assignment.

RDIs will work closely with team members to advance their knowledge and contribute significantly to the iotaMotion R&D efforts. 

Interested and qualified applicants please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@iotamotion.com

iotaMotion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, religion, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.