About the role
JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer Intern
LOCATION: Boston, MA
JOB TYPE: Internship / Full-time / On-site
DURATION: 12–16 weeks
ABOUT ZETA SURGICAL
Zeta Surgical is a digital surgery company dedicated to improving the accuracy, safety, and accessibility of image-guided surgery. Our innovative navigation and robotics platform leverages cutting-edge computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable image-guided procedures directly at the point of care — opening new possibilities in emergency care and interventional medicine.
Founded by Harvard graduates and faculty, Zeta Surgical collaborates with leading universities and is backed by top-tier investors. We are a passionate, mission-driven team building the future of surgical precision.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering intern to join our team and contribute to the development and assembly of our surgical navigation systems. This is a hands-on role where you will work directly alongside our engineering, quality, and operations teams on real products used in the operating room.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble Zeta Navigation System components and subassemblies according to work instructions, drawings, and standard operating procedures
- Perform mechanical assembly tasks including cable routing, component installation, and basic system integration
- Conduct in-process inspections and basic functional checks to confirm build quality at each stage
- Support final system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation across production builds
- Maintain accurate manufacturing records including device history records, travelers, checklists, and inspection forms
