ROBOTICS INTERNSHIP

CCAM•Disputanta, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics Intern will support research and development initiatives at CCAM focused on advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotic systems integration. Interns will contribute to applied research projects and help ensure technical deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.

Requirements

At a minimum, candidates must have partially completed (at least two years of academic credit) a scientific or engineering degree at an accredited university and be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.
Academic Major OR Area of Focus: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Completed Coursework: Physics I with Laboratory Engineering Problem Solving Engineering Graphics Circuits / Intro to Electronics Discrete Structures Mechanical system design Computer aided engineering
Technical Skills: Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Basic understanding of robotics (ABB, UR, KUKA, or similar platforms preferred)
CAD experience (NX preferred)
Data analysis and manipulation in Excel
Fabrication and hands-on laboratory experience
Technical writing and presentation skills
CCAM University Partnership Requirement CCAM partners with five university members: Virginia State University Virginia Commonwealth University Old Dominion University University of Virginia Virginia Tech We only select candidates from our five university member institutions.
Ability To: Work independently toward established goals without continuous oversight
Quickly grasp key concepts needed to solve complex engineering and automation problems
Maintain a positive, team-first mentality
Take ownership of assigned projects
Work safely in laboratory and manufacturing environments
This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Nice To Haves

Controls Systems or Mechatronics (preferred)
Robotics or Automation (preferred)
Vision processing experience
Programming experience (Python, C++)
Basic PLC or controls exposure (preferred)

Responsibilities

Improve understanding of robotics and automation principles through: Learning setup, programming, and safe operation of industrial robotic systems and collaborative robots
Supporting integration of robotic systems with sensors, tooling, and manufacturing equipment
Assisting in end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design and development for research applications
Gaining exposure to robotic simulation and offline programming environments
Improve engineering problem-solving skillset through: Assisting with robotic cell setup, debugging, and optimization
Supporting data acquisition for robotic process validation and performance evaluation
Applying basic data analysis using Excel, Python, and native robotic software platforms
Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and programming issues in laboratory environments
Improve technical communication skills through: Preparing formal technical documentation, reports, and presentations
Communicating project updates to internal research teams
Contributing to proposal support materials and technical summaries
Work collaboratively with our researchers to: Support development and implementation of robotic automation solutions
Assist with concept development, prototyping, programming, and system verification
Conduct experimental testing and validation of robotic processes
Interface with project teams to track progress and support industry partner communications