Mechanical Engineering Intern at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Testing, Experimentation, Robotics, System Design, Verification, Validation, Thermal Analysis, Acoustic Analysis, Shock Analysis, Impact Performance, Catia, Bills Of Material, DfM, Dfa

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Boston Dynamics is seeking an ambitious Junior Engineer to join the Atlas Compute and Sensing Mechanical Engineering team. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Atlas Compute and Sensing program you will design mechanical parts and assemblies for the head of the robot, building and testing prototypes and running experiments to validate design improvements. In this role, your tasks will range from working on individual components to fully integrated robots. 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. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics. Day to Day Activities: Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and support complex robotic systems Plan and perform verification and validation testing on prototype and production systems Think creatively about how to test systems for their mechanical, thermal, acoustic and shock/impact performance. Design and develop new and novel features for existing products Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products Design and release parts and assemblies using Catia CAD software Develop and maintain product support documentation including bills of material (BOMs) and detailed part/assembly drawings Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, cost-reduction Desired Education & Skills: Current student enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Engineering Passion and interest for robotics and mechanical design Strong desire to ship meaningful product that impacts the world Experience using 3D CAD tools (Solidworks, CATIA, etc.) including simulations (FEA) and generation of detailed 2D drawings High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.) 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) 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. The hourly pay range for this position is between $30-$45/ hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills, education and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities

The intern will design mechanical parts and assemblies for the robot head, including building and testing prototypes and running experiments to validate design improvements. Tasks will involve working on individual components up to fully integrated robots within a multidisciplinary engineering team.