Internship, Electromechanical Product Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)

About the role

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through summer term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies
• Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
• Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
• Design automated fixtures and calibration equipment for advanced robotics products
• Mechanical integration analysis including thermal, design for assembly, design for test and stack-up
• Closely work cross-functionally with other mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware engineers to generate architectural tradeoffs and generate elegant designs

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related field
• A graduation date between 2026 - 2027
• Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
• Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations
• Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design
• Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred
• Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities
• Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation/test/reliability (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR).
• Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, as well as familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods for low- and high-volume
• Analytical background for successful design (tolerance stack-ups, solid mechanics, thermal, cost and mass optimization)
• Experience with FFC's, FPC's, and rigid-flex technologies preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
• Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year

Skills

• Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
• Strong intuition for structural optimization supported by FEA/hand calculations
• Good electrical foundation with knowledge about gearbox, motor, inverter, wire harness design
• Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python are preferred
• Ability to prototype using fabrication, machining, and basic electronics/coding abilities
• Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation/test/reliability (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR).
• Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, as well as familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods for low- and high-volume
• Analytical background for successful design (tolerance stack-ups, solid mechanics, thermal, cost and mass optimization)
• Experience with FFC's, FPC's, and rigid-flex technologies preferred

Benefits

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation $20.00 - $55.00/hour + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.