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Mechanical Engineer Intern

Santa Clara, California, United States

Are you excited to bring your mechanical designs to life? Do you dream of ways to achieve maximum capability with the simplest mechanical designs?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Mechanical Engineer to support the mechanical design of our novel cobot. This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we scale to initial builds and production cobots. The opportunity will be equal parts high level and creative while still very technical and detail-oriented. You will collaborate closely with system architects, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and the supply chain team. 

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to create a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you, not the other way around.

This role is located onsite at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

The application deadline for this role is January 1st, 2025. Interviews will take place mid-January 2025, for Summer 2025 internship start dates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with our hardware, software, simulation, and controls/perception teams to ensure our cobot design meets all customer and engineering requirements.
  • Assist in working with component suppliers, machine shops, build technicians, and partner engineering functions to bring designs to life in physical systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Proficiency in Mechanical CAD software (Solidworks preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of finite element analysis, simulations, 2D drawings, design for assembly, and design for manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial 3D printers, mills, lathes, or laser cutters for prototyping is a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel up to 10%.
  • Must have and maintain US work authorization.
  • Must be willing and able to intern for Summer 2025. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Internship experience in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Project experience in mechanical design, robotics, or similar fields.
  • Experience with designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators, motors, and complex mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with failure avoidance methods, including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis.
  • Basic understanding of reliability and quality processes.
  • Knowledge of designing lightweight, stiff, mobile structures.
  • Exposure to simulating dynamic/kinematic models alongside FEA analysis for structures.

The non-exempt hourly range for this intern position is $30-40/hr. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire rates for the position in Santa Clara, CA. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Collaborative Robotics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Collaborative Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

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