Simbe Robotics
Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027
San Francisco Bay Area · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; students in their final year are primarily targeted, and strong juniors are also considered.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Product Design, or a related technical field.
About the job
Design, prototype, test, and improve mechanical systems for Simbe’s Tally autonomous robot through a defined project aligned with Hardware team priorities.
What you'll do
- Support mechanical design and redesign, CAD documentation, and prototyping for Tally components and assemblies.
- Conduct bench testing, document results, and help identify design improvements and root causes of mechanical issues.
- Contribute to DFM/DFA, manufacturing support, and collaboration across technical teams.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Product Design, or a related technical field.
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar.
- Understanding of mechanical design principles, including materials, tolerances, fasteners, fits, and basic manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience building, prototyping, assembling, or testing physical systems.
Nice to have
- Personal robotics, mechanical, mechatronics, or product-design projects outside coursework.
- Experience with manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, testing, reliability, failure analysis, or mechanical simulation.
Pay
USD 35–40 (per-hour-wage)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, Onshape, CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing
AI focus
AI-assisted engineering or design tools are listed as a bonus qualification; generated output should be thoughtfully validated.
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