Intern- Hardware Engineer

Title: Hardware Engineer Intern 

We want to learn from you! Our teams at Symbotic value the early career talent that helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we offer Internship and Co-op programs where students have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on some of our most pivotal projects. We invite students from institutions across the country to apply online or engage with our teams on campus at career fairs and other events. Symbotic offers an extensive calendar of events including Lunch and Learns, Social Outings, and Volunteer opportunities for our Interns and Co-ops to engage in.  

The Summer Intern session is a 12-week, full-time (40 hours Monday-Friday) program while the Co-op cohorts typically run 16-weeks in the Spring and Fall. In both programs, students are paid a competitive hourly rate. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity! 

About the Opportunities 

Symbotic’s Hardware Engineering team is a dynamic community of innovators designing the technology that powers our integrated systems. Intern opportunities in our Hardware function include:  

• Mechanical interns turn ideas into reality by designing and prototyping robotic components while gaining hands-on experience with CAD, SolidWorks, and other technologies that keep our robotics systems running  

• Electrical interns play a key role in sustaining and enhancing our system by managing cables, troubleshooting power issues, and testing and debugging circuit boards (PCBs).  

• Testing interns will ensure seamless interaction between hardware and software systems through building test fixtures, developing test plans, and conducting root cause analyses.  

• Industrial Controls interns support onsite installations, working hands-on with programmable logic controllers (PLC). 

What You’ll Do: 

• Assist one of our various Hardware Engineering teams with designing, documenting, building, testing and debugging of the latest technologies and engineering designs.  

• Design parts for various manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, and fabricated assemblies using CAD  

• Assemble electromechanical assemblies, fixtures utilizing hand tools, measurement equipment and machine tools  

• Assist in debugging issues with the bot Mechanical and Electro-mechanical systems and components  

• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)   

• Contribute to the design and implementation of PLC hardware and software systems.  

• Inform reliability test plans to identify failure modes early in development cycles.  

• Conduct root cause analysis of system failures to support engineering development.    

What you’ll need  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Systems, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related engineering/technical field).   

• Familiarity with developing tests for integrated systems with a high degree of hardware and software complexity, preferably robotics or automation.   

• Knowledge of complex electro-mechanical applications including technologies such as robotics, vision, safety-critical systems, multi-axis sensors, localization methods, actuators, and control algorithms.    

• Strong analytical, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.   

• Outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to organize and present data.   

• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) a plus 

• Mechanical: Working knowledge of GD&T and other drawing standards. Experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D design software. Familiarity with manufacturing processes: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc. 

 Our Environment   

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.  

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.