Robotics Hardware Design Intern - Hybrid

Toyota Research Institute Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to our robot hardware development and testing group in Massachusetts. You will design, fabricate, assemble, and test robotic systems and spaces, while documenting results and ensuring lab safety.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration and rapid iteration are essential. The internship runs for 12 weeks in a hybrid, in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Engineering student (undergrad or master's) with a hardware-oriented concentration.
• Understanding of common mechanical components and robot sensors.
• Experience using rapid prototyping techniques and equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools).
• Solid fundamentals with mechanical CAD software (Onshape or SolidWorks).
• Experience designing, executing, and summarizing system tests.
• Desire to deploy and test robots both inside and outside of the lab.
• Willingness to communicate and ask questions when in doubt.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, order, and assemble robotic systems and test spaces (structural and electromechanical).
• Define project requirements and support project needs with rapid iteration on designs.
• Plan, execute, document, and communicate testing activities; report test conditions and results.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and effective robotic lab; assist across disciplines as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hardware-oriented

Robot sensors

Prototyping tools

CAD (Onshape/SolidWorks)

System testing

Robot deployment

Communication

Education

Engineering student (undergrad or master's)

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

Hand tools

Job description

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to our robot hardware development and testing group in Massachusetts. You will design, fabricate, assemble, and test robotic systems and spaces, while documenting results and ensuring lab safety.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration and rapid iteration are essential. The internship runs for 12 weeks in a hybrid, in-office setting.