Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
robotic manipulators
computer vision
ROS
CAD
and rapid prototyping
Job Details
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.
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