About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work on our fleet of robots. You will design assemblies, select and integrate electro-mechanical components, and help build and commission our hardware. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston.
What you'll do#
- Develop, build, evaluate, and test product solutions.
- Design rotary and linear motion actuators, enclosures, and cable harnesses for custom electrical components.
- Use SOLIDWORKS to craft parts, construct assemblies, and create well-dimensioned drawings using GD&T.
- Apply manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, CNC machining, metal casting, and sheet metal.
- Make engineering decisions by creating simulations, running tests, and conducting analyses.
- Collaborate with vendors globally to refine designs and deliver hardware.
What you'll need#
- Experience with electro-mechanical or mechanical systems from a prior internship, project, or lab research.
- Interest in the details of part design, including material selection and optimizing designs for manufacturing and assembly.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, building, and debugging.
- Ability to work in a prototype machine shop.
- Enthusiasm for learning new techniques and technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas (On-site).
- Terms: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Rugged Robotics
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2018, the firm employs between 11 and 50 people. It builds robotic systems that print layouts directly onto concrete floors. The company uses digital design data from CAD models to guide its robots for construction projects.
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