Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter 2026)

RoboForce

Milpitas, CAInternship$6,000–6,500/moPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$6,000–6,500/mo

Location

Milpitas, CA

Role Type

Internship

Schedule

Internship

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing physical AI‑powered robo‑labor for industrial environments. The Mechanical Design Engineer Intern will design, prototype, test, and iterate mechanical hardware, create CAD models, perform analysis, support fabrication, and collaborate with engineers on real‑world robotic systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Robotic SystemsMechanical DesignHardware TestingResearchSolidWorksCADFusionRapid PrototypingRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceScalabilityMobile RobotFusion 360GD&TTolerance Stack‑UpFEADFMCNC MachiningSheet Metal3D PrintingRobotic ArmsActuatorsTransmissionsMobile RobotsEnd‑Effectors

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related FieldMaster's in Mechanical Engineering or Related FieldPhD in Mechanical Engineering or Related Field

Full 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.