Mechanical Engineering Intern-Robotics

PART-TIME, ONSITE IN MILPITAS, CA START IMMEDIATELY ABOUT US UnitX builds the world's leading physical AI systems to automate repetitive visual tasks in factories. UnitX is a fast-moving startup with a team from Stanford, MIT, Google, and beyond. Since inception, UnitX has deployed 1,000+ mission-critical systems across 190+ of the world's leading manufacturers' production lines. Every year, $15B worth of products go through UnitX's AI inspection system to ensure quality. THE ROLE As a Robotics intern, you'll work directly with our engineers on a prototyping robotic work cell—designing and fabricating parts, building up hardware, and running the robot during training. This is a hands-on role with fast design-build-test cycles and real ownership of hardware. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design parts for the robot cell in SolidWorks and fabricate them. - Prepare designs for outside fabrication (CNC machining, laser cutting) and communicate with vendors to quote and order parts. - Prototype and assemble mechanical designs. - Support testing, validation, and analysis of assemblies. - Set up and maintain robot cell hardware. - Operate and supervise the robot during training runs All work is performed under the guidance of a senior mechanical engineer. REQUIREMENTS - Junior or senior pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field - Proficiency in SolidWorks - Hands-on mechanical design and 3D printing experience (coursework, clubs, or personal projects) - Able to work 10–20 hrs/week on-site in Milpitas, CA - Authorized to work in the US for any employer NICE TO HAVE - Robotics experience (competition teams, research labs, coursework) - Familiarity with design for manufacturing (machining and laser-cutting constraints, tolerancing) - Understanding of lighting, camera and optical systems or is a photography enthusiast. - Experience sourcing parts or working with fabrication vendors - A portfolio of past projects (strongly encouraged) WHY JOIN - Get experience in a fast-paced engineering environment - Your parts go on a real robot, from CAD to hardware - Potential path to longer-term roles - Onsite lunch and dinner