Milpitas, United States
Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern - Fall/Winter 2026
RoboForce · Milpitas · United States
Posted: 10/2/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from RoboForce's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Why RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.
We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to design, prototype, test, and iterate on robotic hardware for real-world deployment. You will work alongside experienced mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers on ambitious, real-world problems. You will help turn ideas into tested hardware and see how your designs perform as part of complete robotic systems.
Responsibilities
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Design mechanical parts, mechanisms, and assemblies for robotic systems.
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Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
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Perform basic engineering analysis, tolerance checks, and FEA.
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Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design iteration.
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Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers during system integration.
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or graduated within the past 6 months.
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Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
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Experience with SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
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Hands-on experience designing and building mechanical hardware through coursework, research, internships, robotics teams, or personal projects.
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Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, or 3D printing.
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Able to work on-site in Milpitas, CA, five days per week (40 hours/week)
Bonus Qualifications
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Experience with robotic arms, actuators, transmissions, mobile robots, or end-effectors.
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Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FEA, and DFM.
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Machine-shop or rapid-prototyping experience.
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Experience taking a design from CAD to manufactured and tested hardware.
Benefits
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Company-provided lunch and dinner, a fully stocked kitchen, and team events.
Compensation: $6,000-$6,500 USD per month
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