Mechanical Engineer Intern: Robotic Hand Design

SupportFinity™; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work on advanced robotic hand designs. You will engage in hands-on engineering tasks, including design and analysis of mechanisms essential for our humanoid robotics projects.

This role requires a solid foundation in mechanical engineering concepts, with emphasis on CAD tools like SolidWorks. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and possess a strong understanding of kinematics and materials science.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of kinematics and mechanism design.
• Familiarity with contact mechanics and tribology basics.
• Understanding of tolerance analysis and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design parts, run tolerancing analysis, and hold calipers on prototypes.
• Engage in hands-on engineering attention to finger and hand mechanisms.

Skills

Kinematics and mechanism design

SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis and GD&T

Contact mechanics and tribology

Basic FEA experience

Designing for lightweight structures

Education

Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Fusion 360

CATIA

Job description

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work on advanced robotic hand designs. You will engage in hands-on engineering tasks, including design and analysis of mechanisms essential for our humanoid robotics projects.

This role requires a solid foundation in mechanical engineering concepts, with emphasis on CAD tools like SolidWorks. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and possess a strong understanding of kinematics and materials science.