Robotics Test & Validation Intern

Contoro Inc. • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Contoro Robotics is an Austin based startup focused on warehouse automation. We design a state-of-the-art autonomous truck unloading system capable of lifting boxes over 60 lbs. As a Test & Validation Intern, you'll be the person who runs our robots through structured test procedures and reports results that directly inform whether features ship to customer sites. You'll work closely with test engineers who designs the tests and feature owners who triage failures, ensuring our Systems and Automation teams have fast, reliable feedback on every change they make. This is a hands-on role — you will be working with real robots, real boxes, and real test data every day.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Detail-oriented and comfortable with repetitive, structured tasks that demand precision
• Can clearly document and communicate what you observed versus what you expected
• Basic familiarity with Linux command line and can follow technical runbooks
• Can work on-site at Contoro's office in Austin, TX for the duration of the internship
• Available throughout two continuous terms (e.g., Spring + Summer Summer + Fall)

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ROS, sensor data, or robotic systems
• Experience working with ticket management systems like Jira

Responsibilities

• Execute predefined test procedures across tiered test levels (from single-box handling to full simulated site conditions)
• Record and report test results accurately, including logging failure modes, timestamps, and environmental conditions
• Set up and tear down test environments per documented runbooks (conveyor configurations, box arrangements, sensor calibration checks)
• Flag test failures and route them to feature owners with supporting data (logs, video, metrics)
• Maintain test result dashboards so Systems, Automation, and Operations teams have real-time visibility into product readiness
• Track regression by re-running previously passing tests after code or hardware changes
• Assist test engineers with test environment maintenance and instrumentation upkeep
• Document any test setup issues or runbook gaps encountered during execution

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree