Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter 2026)

RoboForce•Milpitas, CA

20h•$6,000 - $6,500•Onsite

About The Position

RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability. We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to design, prototype, test, and iterate on robotic hardware for real-world deployment. You will work alongside experienced mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers on ambitious, real-world problems. You will help turn ideas into tested hardware and see how your designs perform as part of complete robotic systems.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or graduated within the past 6 months.
Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
Experience with SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
Hands-on experience designing and building mechanical hardware through coursework, research, internships, robotics teams, or personal projects.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, or 3D printing.
Able to work on-site in Milpitas, CA, five days per week (40 hours/week)

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotic arms, actuators, transmissions, mobile robots, or end-effectors.
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FEA, and DFM.
Machine-shop or rapid-prototyping experience.
Experience taking a design from CAD to manufactured and tested hardware.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts, mechanisms, and assemblies for robotic systems.
Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
Perform basic engineering analysis, tolerance checks, and FEA.
Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design iteration.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers during system integration.