Mechatronics Intern: Build, Wire & Test Robotics

Planate Management Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Planate Management Group (PMG) is seeking a Mechatronics Intern to support our Robotics team in building, assembling, and testing mechanical and electrical components. You will work hands‑on with parts, tools, wiring, and hardware to turn designs and build instructions into working products.

You are expected to work from our Orlando office for six hours per day, collaborating with engineers to assemble, wire, and test robotics hardware while following safety protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field, or have equivalent hands-on experience.
• Basic soldering experience through coursework, hobby projects, robotics clubs, or similar activities.
• Comfortable using hand tools and willing to learn how to safely operate power tools.
• Able to read and follow basic electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and build instructions.
• Detail‑oriented, patient, hands‑on, and willing to learn.
• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, or similar robotics and electronics projects preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or CAD preferred.
• Hands‑on experience setting up electronics, including wiring power, batteries, motors, sensors, and using bench equipment such as power supplies and multimeters preferred.
• Familiarity with basic machining and fabrication techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solder components onto circuit boards and perform basic electronic assembly
• Cut, strip, crimp, and route wires and cables for electrical assemblies
• Cut and prepare materials such as metal, plastic, and wood using hand and power tools
• Assemble mechanical and electrical components according to drawings, schematics, and build instructions
• Perform basic testing and inspection using tools such as multimeters and other bench equipment
• Assist with wiring and setup of electronics, including power supplies, batteries, motors, and sensors
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace while following safety procedure

Skills

Soldering experience

Hand tool proficiency

Reading electrical schematics

Wiring and testing

Arduino/Raspberry Pi experience

3D printing / CAD familiarity

Safety procedures

Education

Pursuing Mechatronics/Engineering degree

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Multimeter

Power supplies

Soldering iron

Bench equipment setup

Jetson

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is seeking a Mechatronics Intern to support our Robotics team in building, assembling, and testing mechanical and electrical components. You will work hands‑on with parts, tools, wiring, and hardware to turn designs and build instructions into working products.

You are expected to work from our Orlando office for six hours per day, collaborating with engineers to assemble, wire, and test robotics hardware while following safety protocols and quality standards.