Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering Intern at Temple Allen Industries

Wayne State University; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation firm seeks a Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering Intern in Rockville, MD. Interns will assist in programming system behavior, defining specifications, and developing systems that integrate mechanical and electronic elements. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have recently graduated with a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Computer Science. Hands-on experience in robotics, programming, and teamwork are essential. The role offers an intensive educational experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with programming and integrating mechanical/electronic systems.
• Willingness to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in programming system behavior based on user inputs.
• Define system specifications with the engineering team.
• Generate technical documentation like BOMs and schematics.
• Design test setups for sensor configurations.
• Debug code and troubleshoot circuitry.
• Assist in debugging code and troubleshooting electronic circuitry.
• Develop interactive communication and feedback between physical system and remote GUI.
• Coordinating with Mechanical Engineering and CS colleagues to optimize system reliability and performance.

Skills

Programming system behavior

Blended mechanical/electronic systems experience

Leadership skills

Positive attitude and inquisitive nature

Experience with robotics

I2C

UART

PCB design

ROS

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Vision Systems

Embedded Systems

Sensor Integration

PCB design

ROS exposure

Job description

Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering Intern

Internship - Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering – Robotics (Rockville, MD)

Temple Allen Industries (www.templeallen.com) is at the forefront of bringing AI and Machine Learning to real-world innovation-resistant industrial processes for high-value assets in aerospace, marine, windpower, and transportation markets. We are currently expanding our award-winning line of smart automation EMMA™ systems which dramatically improve aircraft sanding operations.

Position: Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering Intern/ Co-op

We are looking for a select number of exceptional students who are currently enrolled in a top‑tier undergraduate or graduate program in Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related disciplines to consider joining an elite team of their peers at Temple Allen Industries in Rockville, MD.

As part of our Engineering team, you will bring your talents, energy, and dedication to the cutting edge and interdisciplinary development of industrial automation technologies that integrate unique mechanical / pneumatic tooling with a collaborative automation controls methodology that incorporates ML and AI. Candidates chosen for the team will be working on high impact projects to real specifications in real time for real customers.

The position is eligible for Co‑Op credit and we will work with candidates to support them meeting their school’s requirements. Intern positions are also available to recent graduates.

The Ideal Practicum

This is a highly competitive internship, and the extraordinary challenge it represents is not for everyone. Current and recent interns have come to us from some of the country’s most rigorous programs, and gone on to secure positions at NASA, Apple, Tesla, and CERN. If you should be accepted as an intern at Temple Allen, we believe Temple Allen offers you a more intensely educational and hands‑on experience than any university curriculum – an experience that supplements and improves all subsequent classroom time as you chart your course towards graduation.

Responsibilities include:

• Directly assist in programming system behavior in response to both user and sensory input while adhering to strict performance requirements
• Participate in the definition of system specifications
• Take ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of tasks and recommend new effective approaches where appropriate
• Generate technical documentation, such as Bill of Materials (BOM), schematics, and assembly guides
• Design and carry out test setups for sensor configurations and computer vision implementation
• Assist in debugging code and troubleshooting electronic circuitry
• Develop interactive communication and feedback between physical system and remote graphical user interface
• Coordinating with Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science colleagues to optimize system reliability and performance

Key Qualifications include:

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. (or recent graduate) in the areas of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science, preferably a blend of the above
• Experience with both the physical integration and programming aspect of blended mechanical/electronic systems
• Having or wanting to develop genuine leadership skills
• Exhibiting a positive attitude and an inquisitive nature
• Experience with robotics and working on a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Skills and Expertise include:

• Experience with Vision Systems, Embedded Systems, and/or Sensor Integration
• Microcontroller and microprocessor communication protocols, especially I2C and UART
• PCB design
• Exposure to ROS

Time Commitment:

Typically three months during Fall or Spring semesters, two months during summer.

Temple Allen is a non‑smoking environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.