Mechanical Design Intern (6-12 months)

Proception Inc.; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Meals provided

Commuter Benefit

Snacks and drinks

TN immigration sponsorship

Career growth potential

Job summary

Proception Inc. in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to design and prototype precision structures for robotic hands and humanoid systems. You will work closely with actuators, geartrains, fixtures, and assemblies on a fast-moving hardware team.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, test and validation, and documentation for release-ready parts. You will contribute to design iterations based on test feedback and manufacturing constraints, with potential for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Strong foundation in engineering first principles, mechanics, and DFx.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a cross-functional hardware team.
• Experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with actuators and geartrains (strain-wave, planetary, cycloidal, or ball-screw).
• Exposure to sensors, motors, drivers, wiring, and communication buses.
• Prior experience taking a mechanical product from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design structural and precision components for robotic hands and humanoid systems.
• Create assemblies, drawings, and release-ready documentation for prototypes and manufactured parts.
• Develop and build custom fixtures and jigs for assembly, test, and characterization.
• Test mechanisms and integrated systems; support debugging, tuning, and performance validation.
• Drive design iterations from test feedback, failure analysis, and manufacturing constraints.
• A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.
• A portfolio is recommended where relevant.
• Interview process: two technical interviews and one CEO interview.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Design for manufacturability

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Join our mechanical engineering team to design, prototype, and validate precision structures for dexterous robotic hands and humanoid systems. You will work closely with actuators, transmissions, fixtures, and integrated assemblies in a fast-moving hardware development environment.

Requirements

• 01 Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 02 Strong foundation in engineering first principles, mechanics, and design for manufacturability.
• 03 Proficiency with CAD software for complex part and assembly design, such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• 04 Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes quickly.
• 05 Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional hardware team.
• 06 (+) Experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or precision manufacturing.
• 07 (+) Experience with actuators and geartrains, including strain-wave, planetary, cycloidal, or ball-screw systems.
• 08 (+) Exposure to electromechanical integration: sensors, motors, motor drivers, wiring, and communication buses.
• 09 (+) Prior experience taking a mechanical product from concept to production.

Details & responsibilities

• 01 Design structural and precision components for robotic hands and humanoid systems.
• 02 Create assemblies, drawings, and release-ready documentation for prototypes and manufactured parts.
• 03 Develop and build custom fixtures and jigs for assembly, test, and characterization.
• 04 Test mechanisms and integrated systems; support debugging, tuning, and performance validation.
• 05 Drive design iterations from test feedback, failure analysis, and manufacturing constraints.
• 06 A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.
• 07 A portfolio is recommended where relevant.
• 08 Interview process: two technical interviews and one CEO interview.
• 01 Health Insurance: Health coverage for interns.
• 02 Meals: Lunch and dinner provided.
• 03 Commuter Benefit: Assistance with local transportation costs.
• 04 Snacks and Drinks: Fully stocked office kitchen.
• 05 Immigration Support: TN sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• 06 Career Growth: Strong potential for full-time conversion after the internship.

Interested in this role?