Robotics R&D Intern: Automate, Prototype & Validate

Ccam Va; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CCAM invites applications for a Robotics Intern to support research and development in advanced manufacturing and robotic systems integration. You will contribute to applied projects, ensuring deliverables meet scope and quality standards.

Responsibilities include learning robot setups, assisting EOAT design, data collection, and documenting technical work while collaborating with researchers and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Two years of academic credit in a scientific or engineering program; rising Junior/Senior/Graduate student.
• Access to technology or IP subject to export controls; eligible without license.

Responsibilities

• Learn setup, programming, and safe operation of industrial and collaborative robots.
• Support integration of robotic systems with sensors, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in EOAT design and development for research applications.
• Gain exposure to robotic simulation and offline programming environments.
• Assist with robotic cell setup, debugging, and optimization.
• Support data acquisition for process validation and performance evaluation.
• Apply basic data analysis using Excel and Python; use native robotic software.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and programming issues in lab environments.
• Prepare formal technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate project updates to internal research teams.
• Contribute to proposal support materials and technical summaries.
• Develop and implement robotic automation solutions; prototype, program, and verify systems.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of robotic processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Python

C++

CAD (NX)

Data analysis in Excel

Lab experience

Technical writing

Robotics basics

Education

Engineering degree progress (2+ years)

Tools

ABB robots

UR robots

KUKA robots

NX CAD

Vision processing

Job description

CCAM invites applications for a Robotics Intern to support research and development in advanced manufacturing and robotic systems integration. You will contribute to applied projects, ensuring deliverables meet scope and quality standards.

Responsibilities include learning robot setups, assisting EOAT design, data collection, and documenting technical work while collaborating with researchers and industry partners.