Robotics & Mechanical Design Internship

Ppd Automation Inc; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

PPD Automation Inc in Boucherville, Quebec, offers an internship to contribute to mechanical design, simulation and robotic cell integration. You will work with the technical team to connect design, assembly and testing of automation equipment.

You will develop 3D models and fabrication drawings, assist with frames and fixtures, participate in robotic gripper design, run layout studies and help simulate cell reach and motion.

Qualifications

• Currently studying mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Basic mechanical design, drawing interpretation and 3D modelling skills.
• Interest in mechanisms, robotics and production equipment.
• Attention to detail, practical thinking, curiosity and clear communication.
• Teamwork and willingness to check your ideas against real equipment.
• Ability to document your work and consider fabrication and assembly constraints.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Assist with the design of supports, frames, guides, fixtures and adapter parts.
• Contribute to robotic gripper and tooling design for the products being handled.
• Participate in layout studies covering space, access, clearances and equipment interfaces.
• Contribute to robotic cell simulations to study reach, trajectories, motion and potential interference.
• Help estimate cycle times and compare alternative layouts or operating sequences.
• Help validate concepts virtually before fabrication and compare findings with physical testing when the assignment allows.
• Help select mechanical and pneumatic components and prepare bills of materials.
• Check dimensions, fits and technical information with the team and suppliers.
• Support shop assembly, observe testing and propose documented adjustments.
• Update drawings and documentation following changes.

Skills

3D Modelling

CAD

Drawing Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

PPD Automation Inc in Boucherville, Quebec, offers an internship to contribute to mechanical design, simulation and robotic cell integration. You will work with the technical team to connect design, assembly and testing of automation equipment.

You will develop 3D models and fabrication drawings, assist with frames and fixtures, participate in robotic gripper design, run layout studies and help simulate cell reach and motion.