Mechanical Engineer Intern

Dusty Robotics•Mountain View, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Dusty Robotics builds autonomous construction robots that automate layout printing directly on job sites. Our robots bridge the gap between digital design and physical construction, bringing precision, speed, and reliability to the field. The Role You'll work closely with our hardware team to design, build, and test mechanical systems that power our robots. This is a hands-on role where your designs won’t just live in CAD—they’ll be built, tested, broken, improved, and shipped. This position is required to be on-site in Mountain View, CA.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience with CAD tools (We use SolidWorks)
Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and manufacturing processes
Ability to create engineering drawings and basic assemblies
Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, build-first mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting etc.)
Experience with working in a PDM environment (Solidworks or others)
Exposure to mechanical testing or experimental design
Familiarity with FEA or basic simulation tools
Interest in robotics, automation, or construction technology

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and assemblies using CAD
Build and iterate on prototypes, fixtures, and test rigs for robot subsystems
Conduct experiments to evaluate performance, durability, and manufacturability
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from hardware testing
Create engineering drawings and support release of designs for manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, product) to translate requirements into practical designs