Mechatronics Intern: Robotics, Auto Systems & CAD

ArcBest | Vaux; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is offering a Mechatronics Engineer Intern position in Fort Smith, AR. You will contribute to the development and safe deployment of autonomous industrial vehicles, applying hardware, safety, and automation principles.

The role involves research, prototyping, and collaboration with software teams to control electro-mechanical systems, with CAD modeling and hands-on engineering tasks throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, electrical, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong systems analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or coursework in physical computing, automation, or robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a research project during the internship focusing on key R&D problems.
• Assist in setup and maintain design of software modules and overall architecture.
• Design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
• Create automated systems and collaborate with software teams to control them.
• Program vehicle controllers using various tools and utilities.
• Use CAD software, like SolidWorks, to model electro-mechanical hardware.
• Monitor field deployments, identify failures, and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Systems analysis

Controller programming

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics/EE/ME/CS

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ArcBest is offering a Mechatronics Engineer Intern position in Fort Smith, AR. You will contribute to the development and safe deployment of autonomous industrial vehicles, applying hardware, safety, and automation principles.

The role involves research, prototyping, and collaboration with software teams to control electro-mechanical systems, with CAD modeling and hands-on engineering tasks throughout the internship.