At Willow Innovations, Inc., our vision is to create a better world for moms. We are focused on identifying where moms need support in the motherhood journey, and building hardware- and software-based solutions around their needs.
In 2014, we created the first-ever cord-free Willow™ Wearable Breast Pump, revolutionizing the industry. Fast forward to today, we are building a portfolio of physical and digital products to solve mom's most meaningful problems and improve their lives.
Willow Innovations, Inc. sits at the unique and exciting intersection of HealthTech, FemTech, Consumer Goods, and Med Device. Our potential for scale and impact is extraordinary—we’re just getting started.
We’re looking for talented, passionate team players to help us deliver our mission and vision. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Internship Overview:
The Engineering team at Willow is responsible for researching, designing, and developing innovative solutions for maternal health and breastfeeding. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who is interested in women’s health and FemTech, to join us in creating products that re-define the mom-experience. You will partner with the Product, Mechanical, Firmware, Quality and Manufacturing teams to explore new technologies, prototype and evaluate new product features, and understand how customers use our product.
If you have a passion for constant learning, innovative engineering products, and joking around with your co-workers, you will fit right in!
What you'll do:
- Design and prototype test fixtures, clinical models, and new product features through 3D printing, machining and casting
- Develop and execute tests, and present results to a cross functional audience
- Troubleshoot failures to identify product improvement opportunities
- Analyze and document test data to support clinical studies and FDA submissions
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to explore new product concepts
What you'll bring:
- Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or equivalent
- Enthusiasm and willingness to get hands dirty in mechanical shop / lab / testing environment, machine shop experience a plus
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Capable of navigating ambiguity and creating new ways of doing things
- Excellent written, visual and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Dynamic engineer with a “can do” attitude and hunger to learn
- Familiarity with 3D CAD a plus
Additional Information
Willow takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location, job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. We regularly review and update our pay ranges and therefore, these ranges may be modified in the future.
Bay Area: $20.00-$28.00/hr
Regarding our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Our primary concern is for the health and well-being of our employees. Employees in roles that are expected to work in the office or travel will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Medical exemptions will be considered.
Willow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. See our Careers page for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
