Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description
 

Boston Dynamics is seeking a creative and proactive Junior Engineer to join the Atlas End Effectors Team to contribute to gripper development. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Atlas program you will design mechanical parts and assemblies, build and test prototypes, and perform experiments to validate design improvements. In this role, your tasks will range from working on individual components to full gripper assemblies.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. We are now on a journey to bring our product vision of humanoid robots to reality.  

Day to Day Activities:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and support complex robotic gripper systems

• Contribute to various stages of the development process including:

  • Iterative concept stage prototyping

  • Assembly and test fixture design to support efficient build and validation testing

  • Design and release parts and assemblies using Catia CAD software

  • Planning and performing prototype hardware testing

  • Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products

  • Develop and maintain support documentation including bills of material (BOMs) and detailed part/assembly drawings

  • Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, and cost-reduction

Desired Education & Skills:

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelor Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Engineering

• Passion and interest for robotics and mechanical design

• Experience using 3D CAD tools (Solidworks, Catia, etc.) including simulations (FEA) and generation of detailed 2D drawings

• Hands on ability to independently fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot components and systems

• High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with Python, LabView, or MATLAB

• Experience designing injection molded plastic parts 

• Exposure to ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)

• Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and mechanisms

• Demonstrated internship experience designing and developing mechanical parts and assemblies for product applications (consumer, industrial, medical) 

Additional Info:

• Public transportation is accessible from Boston/Alewife.

• Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.