Field-Ready Robotics Mechanical Engineer Intern

FieldAI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Hardware Team. You will contribute to the design and implementation of mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for field robotics, from ruggedized enclosures to thermal management, collaborating with electrical and systems engineers.

You will build CAD models in SolidWorks, run basic FEA and thermal analyses, support prototyping, testing, and production handoffs, and develop documentation and budgets for fabrication

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Familiarity with FEA and thermal modeling tools.
• Field-ready hardware design experience for robotics including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and environmental exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical structures, enclosures, and mounts for sensing and compute payloads.
• Implement IP-rated enclosures, thermal management, and manufacturability considerations.
• Build and analyze CAD assemblies, perform FEA/thermal simulations, and iterate prototypes.
• Document drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions; support production handoffs.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Thermal Modeling

Prototype Build

Cross‑Functional

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Field AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Hardware Team. You will contribute to the design and implementation of mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for field robotics, from ruggedized enclosures to thermal management, collaborating with electrical and systems engineers.

You will build CAD models in SolidWorks, run basic FEA and thermal analyses, support prototyping, testing, and production handoffs, and develop documentation and budgets for fabrication