Manufacturing Design Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

Path Robotics • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Path Robotics is seeking a driven Manufacturing Design Engineer Intern to support its autonomous welding systems team. The role focuses on working directly with customers to translate and adapt CAD models into formats compatible with Path’s proprietary systems. The intern will also collaborate with engineering and software teams, help develop fixturing and part setups for automated welding, and identify design solutions that improve manufacturability and system performance. The role is suited to a problem-solver who enjoys creative work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Ideal candidates can work throughout the summer and into the fall semester.

The position may support work under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. It may involve access to export-controlled information under ITAR and/or EAR, and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Candidates must be able to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. Employment may be contingent upon successfully completing a background check consistent with applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with a bias toward action and creative problem-solving.
• Able to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or project experience in manufacturing or design.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to receive, interpret, and transfer CAD models into Path’s system.
• Modify or clean up CAD files as needed to align with autonomous weld planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and software teams to troubleshoot model-related integration issues.
• Develop and prototype fixturing concepts or part setups to enable automated welding.
• Identify and implement creative design solutions to improve manufacturability and system performance.
• Document processes and lessons learned for knowledge sharing and system improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed