Robotics Engineering Intern (Masters/PhD Level)

Role Overview:

We are seeking 1 2 Master's or PhD interns specializing in robotics, mechatronics, or AI. You will play a hands-on role in designing, prototyping, and validating robotic subsystems for retail food automation. This includes programming robotic arms, grippers for ingredient handling, sensor fusion, and machine vision for quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Support system architecture, component specification, and integration of robotic hardware and control software.
• Develop and refine computer vision, motion planning, and control algorithms (ROS, Python/C++, PLC).
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols in robotic end-effectors and materials.
• Participate in prototype development, lab testing, and field deployment at QSR test locations.
• Design and test operator interfaces, performance dashboards, and data collection workflows (assembly times, error tracking, efficiency).
• Contribute to documentation, troubleshooting, and process optimization for scalability.

Qualifications:

• Master's/PhD student in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with robotic manipulators, computer vision, ROS, CAD, and rapid prototyping.
• Interest in food robotics, HRI, or retail automation is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Direct impact on a real-world food robotics product.
• Mentorship from robotics and automation experts.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.