Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern – Hands-On Innovation

iRobot Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

iRobot Corporation in Bedford, MA invites an undergraduate mechanical engineering student to a full-time internship from August through December, with potential extension into the Spring. You will work on-site for 40 hours per week, collaborating with iRobot engineers to plan, test, and document innovation projects.

Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, have strong academic performance, and familiarity with CAD (CREO) and manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Strong academic record.
• Experience with CAD systems such as CREO.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team setting.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and 3D printing.
• Mandarin fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams with engineers.
• Test and evaluate robotic components and subsystems.
• Assemble or refurbish prototypes for testing.
• Provide feedback and debug performance issues.
• CAD support for design changes and participate in design reviews.
• Analyze robotic components.
• Design and manufacture test fixtures.
• Develop test metrics and run tests evaluating new designs.
• Research new technologies or study related examples.
• Write reports documenting how the robot satisfies requirements.

Skills

CAD CREO

Teamwork

Communication

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng (pursuing)

Job description

iRobot Corporation in Bedford, MA invites an undergraduate mechanical engineering student to a full-time internship from August through December, with potential extension into the Spring. You will work on-site for 40 hours per week, collaborating with iRobot engineers to plan, test, and document innovation projects.

Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, have strong academic performance, and familiarity with CAD (CREO) and manufacturing methods.