Mechanical Engineering Intern

Are you excited to bring your mechanical designs to life? Do you dream of ways to achieve maximum capability with the simplest mechanical designs?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the mechanical design of our novel cobot. This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we scale to production robots, and expand the capabilities of our next generation of robots. The opportunity will be equal parts high level and creative while still very technical and detail-oriented. You will collaborate closely with system architects, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and the supply chain team.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

This is a full time, 3-month (12-week) internship running June–August 2026.

The application deadline for this role is January 11th, 2026. Interviews will take place mid-late January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our hardware, software, simulation, and controls/perception teams to ensure our cobot design meets all customer and engineering requirements.

• Assist in working with component suppliers, machine shops, build technicians, and partner engineering functions to bring designs to life in physical systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

• Proficiency in Mechanical CAD software (Solidworks preferred).

• Basic knowledge of finite element analysis, simulations, 2D drawings, design for assembly, and design for manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience with industrial 3D printers, mills, lathes, or laser cutters for prototyping is a plus.

• Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.

• Willing to occasionally travel.

• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship experience in Mechanical Engineering.

• Project experience in mechanical design, robotics, or similar fields.

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

• Familiarity with failure avoidance methods, including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis.

• Basic understanding of reliability and quality processes.

• Knowledge of designing lightweight, stiff, mobile structures.

• Exposure to simulating dynamic/kinematic models alongside FEA analysis for structures.

The non-exempt hourly range for this intern position is $30-$35/hr. Our ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for intern rates for the position in Santa Clara, CA. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.