Hardware Engineering Intern – Robotics & Automated Test Systems

Epia Neuro • Alameda, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-moving startup looking for a hands-on engineering intern to develop a robot-assisted automated testing and characterization system.

This role sits at the intersection of robotics, hardware systems, and automation. You will build a system that uses a robotic arm to execute standardized test procedures and collect structured data for device characterization.

This is a highly practical role where you will work directly with real hardware, sensors, and robotic systems, and your work will be used by the team.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python (required)
• Experience working with robotics systems, actuators, or motor control
• Hands-on experience with hardware systems or lab setups
• Comfortable with debugging real systems (not just simulation or software)
• Experience building or working with automation, control systems, or experimental setups

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robot arms, ROS, or motion control frameworks
• Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ), sensors, or instrumentation systems
• Experience with Arduino or embedded systems
• Experience with data analysis (Python)
• Experience working on robotics or research projects involving hardware + software integration

Responsibilities

• Develop robotic arm control scripts for automated and repeatable test execution
• Build a Python-based test automation framework
• Design and implement data acquisition and logging pipelines
• Create a simple GUI tool for running automated tests
• Interface with hardware systems (devices, sensors, test setups)
• Develop and standardize test procedures and workflows
• Debug and improve system performance in a hands-on lab environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern