Robotics Engineering Intern (MastersPhD Level)
Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
17 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview:
We are seeking 12 Masters 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:
- Masters/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.