Robotics Engineer Intern [NPI]

About the role

We're seeking a Robotics Engineer Intern summer to support our manufacturing and engineering teams in building and testing Contoro's palletization solution. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in engineering who are eager to gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, hardware assembly, and system-level 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 cameras, 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 Contribute to design iterations across the full stack, from mechanism design to software development Qualifications/Requirements Required: Actively pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field CAD experience of complex parts & assemblies (Solidworks preferred) Hands-on experience with computer vision and sensor integration Have designed and fabricated multi-disciplinary projects outside of class Machine shop experience (mill, lathe, laser cutter, shop tools) Familiarity with mechanical tools, wiring, and electrical components Eagerness to learn in a collaborative and hands-on environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work at Contoro's office location in Austin, TX 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