Mechatronics Engineering Intern

RETHINK MANUFACTURING  

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.  

Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Mechatronics Engineering Intern at Bright Machines, you will be a critical hands-on contributor to the creation of Bright Machines robotics systems.

As a member of our team, you will help validate and improve novel solutions to unsolved problems in industrial automation. You will function as a T-shaped engineer, with a focus in robotics software, electrical, or mechanical design. If you’re ready to apply exceptional engineering practices and help build automation that will define the next generation in manufacturing, this is your opportunity to “Be Bright.”

• Working with other team members to investigate new designs, prototype new systems, and evaluate technical feasibility in the Robotics Lab.
• Designing, executing, and documenting test plans to validate and improve state-of-the-art software and hardware.

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering (or demonstrated equivalency or pursuing related degrees)
• Strong communication skills and attention to process detail.
• Experience in interpreting data, analyzing results, and communicating through visualizations.
• Experience with programming and applied math. (for example: Python, Matlab, C++, Structured Text)
• Examples of personal or professional projects showing your problem-solving approach.

• Basic experience in motion planning and controls.
• Experience programming robots.
• Design team experience. (for example: Formula SAE, robotics clubs, etc.)
• Mechanical design/build experience for fixtures.
• Experience with metrology, kinematics, and precision mechanisms.

• You are customer obsessed
• You drive for results, and act like an owner
• You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action
• You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency
• You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards

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BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY 

We’re looking for people who believe they can personally help modernize a global industry and want to work alongside passionate teammates who share their vision. As a global company working toward a common goal, we have a highly collaborative and inclusive approach to work, striking a balance between celebrating team success and focusing on individual growth.  

We exist to transform the way things are made. Join us on the journey.  

Bright Machines was named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, one of “America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies” by Forbes, and an Inc. “Best in Business” winner.