Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter 2026)

Job description

**Why RoboForce** 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. ### 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. **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) **Bonus Qualifications** - 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**. ### Benefits - Company-provided lunch and dinner, a fully stocked kitchen, and team events. **Compensation:** **$****6****,000-****$6,500 USD per month**