Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern

Axle•Frederick, MD

5d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. We are looking for a Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern who wants to build real machines that operate in scientific laboratories. This is not a simulation or purely software role — you will work on physical robotic systems that combine: robotic manipulators, electronic control systems, sensors and instrumentation, mechanical tooling and fixtures, software that coordinates complex experimental workflows. You will help design, build, and debug automation systems that run real experiments in real laboratories. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building things that move, sense, and interact with the physical world. Your work will directly contribute to building systems that scientists use to accelerate discovery.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS/MS degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)
Experience working with hardware systems
Interest in robotics, automation, and physical systems
Comfortable building and debugging real machines

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotic manipulators
Embedded systems or microcontroller development
Mechanical design or fabrication
Control systems or motion planning
Interest in chemistry, biology, or scientific research

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing robotic workflows for automated laboratory experiments
Integrating robotic arms with laboratory instruments and sensors
Developing embedded electronics and control systems for automation hardware
Writing software that coordinates robotic motion and experimental protocols
Designing mechanical fixtures, tooling, and robotic end-effectors
Building prototypes and testing new automation concepts
Debugging complex hardware/software interactions in real-world systems
Improving the reliability and performance of robotic laboratory workflows