About the role#
RoboForce is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the robotics hardware team. This is a hands-on role where you will design, prototype, test, and iterate on hardware for real-world deployment. You will work alongside mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers to turn concepts into functional systems.
What you'll do#
- Design mechanical parts, mechanisms, and assemblies for robotic systems.
- Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
- Perform engineering analysis, tolerance checks, and FEA.
- Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design iteration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during system integration.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or graduated within the past 6 months.
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
- Experience with SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
- Hands-on experience building mechanical hardware through coursework, research, internships, robotics teams, or personal projects.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes like CNC machining, sheet metal, or 3D printing.
- Experience with robotic arms, actuators, transmissions, mobile robots, or end-effectors is a plus.
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FEA, and DFM.
- Machine-shop or rapid-prototyping experience.
- Experience taking a design from CAD to manufactured and tested hardware.
Location & details#
- Location: Milpitas, California.
- Work modality: On-site, five days per week.
- Compensation: $6,000 to $6,500 per month.
- Benefits: Company-provided lunch and dinner, a stocked kitchen, and team events.
About RoboForce
RoboForce builds robotics for industrial settings. The company focuses on physical AI and scalable labor solutions. It operates out of Milpitas, California. Founded in 2023, the firm employs between 11 and 50 people.
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