Automation & Robotics Engineering Spring Co-op

Scorpion Therapeutics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 174,790,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Automation & Robotics Engineering Spring Co-op to support development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions across manufacturing workflows.

You will design and test automation, write scripts, collect and visualize data, and collaborate with NPI, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in edge computing, IoT, and machine vision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS in Robotics/Mech/Elec/CS or related field.
• Basic programming in Python/C++/MATLAB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and deployment of automation systems.
• Develop scripts/tools to automate workflows.
• Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with testing, documentation, and data visualization.
• Explore edge computing and IoT solutions for manufacturing.
• Collect and analyze data from automated equipment.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Robotics/Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

OpenCV

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Power BI

PLCs & sensors

Job description

Position Summary

Automation & Robotics Engineering Spring Co-op supporting development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions, mechanized systems, and intelligent manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, testing, and deployment of automation and mechanized systems.
• Develop scripts/tools/software to automate engineering and operational workflows.
• Support system integration, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Participate in hardware/software testing, verification, and documentation.
• Assist with edge computing and IoT-based solutions for manufacturing/automation.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data from automated equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations).

Preferred Projects

• Motion control (robotic/Cartesian), machine vision, automated testing frameworks
• Edge computing/IoT, data analytics/dashboards, AI for automation/manufacturing
• Digital twin/simulation for automation systems

Qualifications (Required)

• Pursuing BS/MS in Robotics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related.
• Basic programming experience in Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Preferred

• ROS/ROS2, ABB/FANUC/Universal Robots/KUKA; NVIDIA Isaac Sim; OpenCV; PLCs/sensors/actuators/motion control; Power BI; edge/embedded/IoT; control systems/mechatronics.

What the Intern Will Learn

Real-world automation development, deployment/validation, edge/IIoT solutions, machine vision/AI, and data-driven process improvement.

Compensation/Benefits

Expected pay: $27.00–$61.00/hr. Medical benefits (company-sponsored), sick time (up to 40 hrs/yr; up to 56 hrs/yr in WA), and consolidated retirement plan (pension).