Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Tucson, AZ |Temporary-Full-time, Hourly | On-site

About SynCardia Systems LLC

SynCardia develops, manufactures, and commercializes the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (STAH), the only commercially available total artificial heart approved by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada. SynCardia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Picard Medical Inc. (NYSE : PMI) which became a publicly traded company on August 29, 2025.

Why this role matters :

At SynCardia our mission is to transform and save lives through life sustaining Total Artificial Heart technology. As an R&D Engineering Intern, you’ll directly support engineering teams developing and improving our artificial heart systems through hands-on design, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and strong documentation practices. Your contributions help keep development work aligned with performance, schedule, and cost objectives in a regulated medical device environment.

What you will do :

Under the direction of senior engineering staff, you will support research and development activities across design, build, test, and documentation workflows, including :

• Create and update 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials for components, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Support prototype builds and bench-top experiments, including part preparation, assembly, and coordination with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Build, assemble, and troubleshoot test fixtures and setups for mechanical, electrical, and / or biological verification activities.
• Prepare test samples; execute experiments, tests, and measurements; collect data and maintain accurate lab records.
• Analyze results (e.g., Excel) and document outcomes in technical summaries, protocols, and reports.
• Present results and recommendations; participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Under supervision, support design controls and quality documentation (requirements traceability, risk documentation, test plans, and change documentation).
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of design / manufacturing issues and propose improvements through designated channels.
• Follow safety procedures and good documentation practices; help maintain an organized lab / work area and proper equipment use.
• Develop an understanding of regulatory and quality system requirements applicable to SynCardia products as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

What we are looking for :

Required

Nice to have

Why you will love working here :

Work environment :

Office-based role with minimal noise, requiring extended periods of sitting, typing, and occasional lifting to 25 pounds.

Work is performed in an office and engineering laboratory with moderate noise levels (may include limited time in manufacturing areas as assigned); occasionally requiring extended periods of sitting, typing, and occasional lifting to 25 pounds, work near moving mechanical parts; work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals; exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather). May require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in laboratory or manufacturing areas.

Industry :

Medical equipment manufacturing

Employment type :

Temporary-Full-time, Hourly