Robotics Engineer Intern, Electrical
About The Position
We’re seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for 2026 Spring/Summer to support our design and manufacturing teams in building and testing robotic systems. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in engineering who want a fast-paced role with engineering design ownership and responsibilities. You will determine system and component requirements and source the components to build the systems you have designed/specified. You will gain hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll work directly with experienced engineers and technicians and play a key role in the prototyping, documentation, and validation of robotic components/systems.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- CAD experience of complex parts & assemblies (SolidWorks good, AutoCAD preferred)
- Have designed and fabricated multi-disciplinary projects outside of class
- Wiring experience (robots, vehicles, or industrial/manufacturing preferred)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to work at Contoro’s office in Austin, TX
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to basic programming (Python, C++) or ROS
- Previous internship or co-op in a design role and/or a strong role in a student project team
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience with network troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Electrical system design for an autonomous unloader robot
- Assemble and test industrial electro-mechanical systems
- Design and build test benches for equipment calibration and troubleshooting
- Create system tests for verification of design/manufacturing
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production robots
- Participate in design feedback sessions and contribute to process improvements
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision benefits
- Free Office snacks
- Flexible work hours
- Pet friendly office
- Ping pong and entertainment area
- Continuous education program
- Heath and wellness reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
