Biomedical Engineering Intern

Job Description:

About TransMedics

TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), an advanced medical technology platform that integrates hardware, software, and clinical science. Our Biomedical Engineering team works across test engineering, laboratory operations, and product development to ensure system performance and reliability.

Position Summary

The Biomedical Engineering Intern will support a range of technical activities including test engineering, clinical lab support, circuit board calibration, equipment assembly, software setup, and data analysis. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of engineering and biomedical science within a regulated medical device environment.

This internship is ideal for students who enjoy both lab work and technical system development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Engineering & System Support

• Assist with test engineering activities and protocol execution

• Support circuit board calibration and verification

• Assist with equipment assembly and system configuration

• Support software setup and system troubleshooting

Clinical Lab & Experimental Support

• Provide support within the clinical lab environment

• Assist with experiment setup and execution

• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and results

Data & Software Support

• Analyze experimental and system performance data

• Support development or modification of software tools

• Utilize programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW

• Contribute to documentation and reporting of findings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work alongside engineering, research, and clinical teams

• Follow quality and safety protocols

• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving discussions

What You'll Learn

• How biomedical systems integrate hardware, software, and laboratory processes

• Fundamentals of medical device testing and calibration

• Data analysis in a regulated engineering environment

• Practical application of programming tools in biomedical contexts

• Cross-functional collaboration within product development and research

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

• College Junior or Senior

• Completion of a minimum of three lab-based courses (at least one wet lab required)

• Coursework in chemistry and biology

• Experience with software tools such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why This Internship Stands Out

This role provides exposure to both engineering systems and clinical laboratory environments, allowing interns to apply multidisciplinary coursework in a real-world medical device setting with meaningful clinical impact.

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.

www.TransMedics.com

Employee Benefit:

Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.