Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern

Socket.dev; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Socket.dev in Gardena, CA is seeking a dynamic robotics-focused engineering intern to design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems for humanoid robots. You will work on real deployments, rapidly prototype solutions, and iterate with software and simulation teams to meet evolving needs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in CS, robotics or EE, have hands-on hardware experience, and can commit to a full-time internship. Housing stipend provided; ASAP start; 3–4 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Citizenship status appropriate for the role; no visa assistance needed.
• Able to commit to a full-time internship.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work with humanoid robots in real deployments.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate as demands change.
• Collaborate with software and simulation teams to meet their needs.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Robotics

Mechanical intuition

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Independent project / portfolio

Education

Computer Science / Robotics / Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Fusion 360

KiCAD

URDF

ROS 2

CANbus

USB

PCIE

Job description

Note: We will provide a housing stipend but not relocation assistance.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or recent grad in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Has a citizenship/does not require any immigration or visa assistance.


• Can commit to a full time internship role.

What You’ll Do

• Design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.


• Work with cutting edge humanoid robots in real deployments.


• Rapidly prototype, and iterate based on changing demands.


• Collaborate with software and simulation teams to meet their needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with electromechanical systems or robotics.


• Excellent mechanical intuition, you understand how things move, fail, and improve.


• Experience with hand tools and disassembly, assembly, and documentation of systems.


• Experience with Linux based operating systems (ROS 2 especially).


• Experience with computer assembly and bandwidth architecture (USB and PCIE standards).


• Skills in CAD and embedded systems.


• Strong hands-on engineering and troubleshooting ability for both electrical and mechanical systems.


• A portfolio and/or an independent project or 2 would be ideal to display real skills and end to end management of a project.


• Experience with CAD software specifically Fusion360, KiCAD, and the .urdf format.


• Experience with typical humanoid systems (BLDC actuators, CANbus, lithium based batteries).


• Understanding of industrial requirements (IP Rating, MTBF).


• An understanding of what makes systems reliable and the ability to design for it.

Why This Role

• Direct impact on company results.


• Gaining experience with cutting edge systems.


• Learn a variety of prototyping methods and end to end project ownership.

Dates

• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Flexible but expect a standard roughly 3-4 month internship duration