Robotics Hardware Engineer Intern — Mechanical Design

Field Ai; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Field AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to contribute to the design and implementation of mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for real-world environments.

You will collaborate with electrical, compute, and systems engineers to build tightly integrated solutions, from ruggedized enclosures to thermal management, with responsibilities spanning CAD through production and field support.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical CAD platforms.
• Familiarity with FEA and thermal modeling tools.
• Experience designing hardware that survives vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and environmental exposure.
• Experience designing for CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and assembly workflows.
• Experience working across teams to integrate mechanical systems with compute, sensors, and power electronics.
• Comfort with mechanical debugging, thermal test setups, vibration tables, and ingress testing.
• Ability to contribute electrical, sensing, and embedded computing work to deliver robust integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical structures including enclosures, frames, and load-bearing chassis.
• Design and validate sensor mounts, payload attachment points, and interfaces.
• Implement IP-rated ingress protection and thermal management.
• Build CAD assemblies; run FEA and thermal simulations for strength and heat dissipation.
• Prototype and iterate on designs for production readiness.
• Generate mechanical drawings, BOMs, and tooling instructions.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Thermal modeling

DFM/DFx

Manufacturing know-how

Mechanical integration

Lab testing

Cross-functional robotics

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. student in robotics/mechanical engineering

Job description

Field AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to contribute to the design and implementation of mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for real-world environments.

You will collaborate with electrical, compute, and systems engineers to build tightly integrated solutions, from ruggedized enclosures to thermal management, with responsibilities spanning CAD through production and field support.