(Fall 2026) Mechanical Engineering Intern - Innovation

About the Role

An undergraduate internship opportunity at one of the largest consumer robot companies in the world. This full-time position is based in Bedford, MA and runs from August through December, with potential to extend through the Spring. Interns must be able to commute to the office and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of iRobot engineers to plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams
• Test and evaluate robotic components and subsystems
• Assemble and/or refurbish prototypes for testing
• Provide feedback, analyze, and debug performance-related issues
• Provide Computer Aided Design (CAD) support for design changes and participate in design reviews
• Analyze robotic components
• Design and manufacture test fixtures for engineers
• Develop test metrics and run tests that evaluate new designs
• Research new technologies or study fielded examples of relevant adjacent technologies
• Write reports to document how the robot satisfies a given requirement

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Outstanding academic record
• Broad scholastic experience in multiple disciplines
• Experience with various manufacturing methods including machine shop equipment and 3D printing
• Project or work experience using CAD systems such as CREO
• Aptitude and desire to work in a dynamic environment in a self-motivated, action-oriented fashion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Comfortable exploring work tasks, seeking out answers, and working independently when necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Mandarin fluency a plus
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time)

Pay

Salary Range: $17.55 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Monday through Friday
• August through December, with potential to extend through the Spring