(Fall 2026) Mechanical Engineering Intern - Innovation

Bedford, Massachusetts – Fall 2026 internship (August through December, potential to extend through Spring). Full-time, on-site (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday).

Introduction

Join one of the largest consumer robot companies in the world. As a pioneer in the robot industry, we drive innovation, serve as an industry catalyst, and change the world by empowering people to do more. Our innovation team is seeking an undergraduate mechanical-engineering student for a hands-on internship in our Bedford, MA office.

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 given requirements.

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, self-motivated, action-oriented environment.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor additional employment visas at this time.

Pay

$17.55 – $25.00 per hour.