Co-op- Mechatronics Engineer

Symbotic Inc.•Milpitas, CA

55d•$29 - $60

About The Position

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility. We want to learn from you! Our teams at Symbotic value the early career talent that helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we offer Internship and Co-op programs where students have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on some of our most pivotal projects. We invite students from institutions across the country to apply online or engage with our teams on campus at career fairs and other events. Symbotic offers an extensive calendar of events including Lunch and Learns, Social Outings, and Volunteer opportunities for our Interns and Co-ops to engage in. The Summer Intern session is a 12-week, full-time (40 hours Monday-Friday) program while the Co-op cohorts typically run 16-weeks in the Spring and Fall. In both programs, students are paid a competitive hourly rate. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Mechatronics hardware design.
Experience with basic lab equipment (Mechanical and Electrical)
Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD tool.
Prototyping and Machining Experience (Vertical Mill, Drill Press, Rapid Prototype, Lathe, etc.).
Comfortable with presenting to peers, cross functional teams and senior team members.

Responsibilities

Assist Mobile Bot Hardware Engineering team with designing, documenting, building, testing and debugging of the latest technologies and engineering designs.
Contribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design, and validation of Mechanical, Electromechanical systems.
Design parts for various manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, and fabricated assemblies.
Assemble electromechanical assemblies, fixtures utilizing hand tools, measurement equipment and machine tools.
Assist in debugging issues with the bot Mechanical and Electro-mechanical systems and components
Work with cross functional teams to verify designs and resolve issues.
Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Contribute to the design and implementation of PLC hardware and software systems.
Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines such as Hardware, Software, Control, Vision, and Safety to accomplish program and test objectives.
Inform reliability test plans to identify failure modes early in development cycles.
Conduct root cause analysis of system failures to support engineering development.