Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op (Summer 2024)

The job overview for this position is that Rugged Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their hardware team. The intern will be responsible for designing and manufacturing robotic solutions for the construction industry. They will work on developing and testing product solutions, designing motion actuators and enclosures, and utilizing SOLIDWORKS for part design. The intern will also collaborate with vendors to refine designs and deliver hardware. The ideal candidate should have experience with electro-mechanical or mechanical systems and a passion for creating reliable products.

• Develop, build, evaluate, and test product solutions for construction customers
• Design rotary & linear motion actuators, enclosures, and cable harnesses for custom electrical components
• Use SOLIDWORKS to craft parts, construct assemblies, and create well-dimensioned drawings
• Make informed engineering decisions through simulations, tests, and analyses
• Collaborate with vendors to refine designs and deliver hardware on time

• Experienced working with electro-mechanical or mechanical systems from a prior internship, extra-curricular project, or lab research.
• Passionate about creating product that works reliably and exceeds customer's expectations.
• Enjoy the gritty details of part design including material selection, crafting elegant features, and optimizing designs for manufacturing.

• Close collaboration with teammates
• Opportunity to work with electro-mechanical or mechanical systems
• Passionate about creating reliable products that exceed customer's expectations
• Involvement in part design, material selection, and optimizing designs for manufacturing & assembly
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, building, and debugging
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to learn new techniques and technologies
• Equal opportunity employer that values diversity