Robotics Engineer Intern, Manufacturing (Fall Semester)
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At Contoro Robotics, we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.
We're looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey-helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We're seeking a Robotics Engineer Intern this fall to support our manufacturing and engineering teams in building and testing robotic systems. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in engineering who are eager to gain hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll work directly with experienced engineers and technicians and play a key role in the prototyping and validation of robotic components.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with mechanical and electrical assembly of robotic components, wiring, and sub-systems
- Support integration of sensors, actuators, and control hardware
- Perform system-level testing and help troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues
- Collaborate with technicians and engineers to interpret assembly documentation and drawings
- Maintain lab organization, inventory tracking, and support test documentation
- Participate in design feedback sessions and contribute to process improvements
Required:
- Actively pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Some hands-on experience (coursework, projects, or internships) in hardware prototyping, assembly, or testing
- Familiarity with mechanical tools, wiring, and electrical components
- Eagerness to learn in a collaborative and hands-on environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Experience with robotics projects (personal, academic, or work-related)
- Exposure to ROS, SolidWorks, or basic programming (Python, C++)
- Previous internship or co-op in a manufacturing or hardware startup
- Real-world experience building and testing robots from the ground up
- Mentorship from a team of experienced engineers and roboticists
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle in a high-growth startup
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas and contributions matter
- Health, dental and vision beneftis
- Free Office snacks
- flexible work hours
- pet friendly office
- ping pong and entertainment area
- continuous education program
- heath and wellness reimbursement program
- Location:
- Austin