Robotics Intern, Deployment

Contoro Inc. • Austin, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Contoro Robotics is an Austin, Texas-based startup building AI-powered industrial robots to transform warehouse operations. Our mission is to deliver reliable robots that solve real-world labor shortages while pushing the boundaries of human-in-the-loop robotics. We are looking for a motivated Robotics Intern to support our Deployment team as we grow our footprint across the US.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and command line tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document observations and issues clearly.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable with hands-on tasks.
• Willingness to up to 50% of the time to support deployments alongside engineers.
• Able to work on-site at Contoro's Austin, TX office for the duration of the internship.
• Available for a minimum of 3 months

Nice To Haves

• Available throughout two continuous terms (e.g., Spring + Summer or Summer + Fall).
• Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Exposure to object-oriented programming (Python or C++).
• Experience with ticket management systems (Jira).
• Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Assist Deployment Engineers in standing up new pilot programs and supporting ongoing customer sites.
• Help troubleshoot and document electro-mechanical issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Help document and relay customer feedback to the Development teams, including product issues and improvement requests.
• Test new software and hardware while at our Austin headquarters.
• Maintain and help improve operation documentation and SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern