Robotics Hardware Engineer Intern: Build Custom Robot Hands

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. seeks highly technical interns to help build dexterous hands for humanoid robotics. You will work on custom electronics, motor drivers, and sensor arrays, contributing from schematic design to board bring-up.

We value talent and determination over past robotics experience; this startup offers rapid ownership of subsystems and a path to full-time roles as we define what humanoid hands can do.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with strong circuit coursework.
• Strong grasp of analog circuit fundamentals and power electronics basics.
• Experience with KiCad, Altium, or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Ability to read datasheets and assess motor driver ICs and SPI interfaces.
• Hands-on PCB design and assembly experience.
• Familiarity with rigid-flex or flex PCB design is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and self-motivation in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Own PCB design, bring-up procedures, and hardware validation for robotic hand.
• Design custom electronics for dexterous hands and sensor arrays.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams in a fast-paced startup.
• Draft schematics and layout documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog circuits

Digital systems

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. seeks highly technical interns to help build dexterous hands for humanoid robotics. You will work on custom electronics, motor drivers, and sensor arrays, contributing from schematic design to board bring-up.

We value talent and determination over past robotics experience; this startup offers rapid ownership of subsystems and a path to full-time roles as we define what humanoid hands can do.