Robotics Engineering Intern: Systems & Applications - IMMEDIATE START
About this role
This internship addresses the need to advance robotic surface treatment applications within a Physical AI company focused on Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI). GrayMatter Robotics develops systems that learn and adapt to perform demanding manufacturing tasks autonomously, offering a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model to manufacturers. The core mission is to improve manufacturing efficiency, increase production capacity, and reduce costs for industrial clients. This role is situated within the Customer Success team, where the intern will directly contribute to enhancing manufacturing precision through robotic grinding applications.
The intern will work closely with other cross-functional teams and senior application engineers to design, implement, and test systems related to these robotic applications. A key focus will be on participating in proof of concepts for new customers and engaging in hands-on problem-solving to tackle complex physical challenges at an industrial scale. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is eager to learn new skills and pay close attention to detail in a dynamic industrial setting.
Candidates who thrive on solving hard physical problems and possess a strong desire to innovate within the robotics domain would find this role suitable. Success in this position requires a blend of technical capability and a proactive, curious approach to learning new methodologies.
What you will do
- Design, implement, and test systems associated with robotic grinding applications alongside the Customer Success team and other cross-functional teams.
- Partner with Senior Application Engineers to provide support for various robotic solutions.
- Participate in rigorous system testing practices to ensure system reliability.
- Assist in developing proof of concepts for prospective new customers.
- Engage in hands-on work to resolve difficult technical problems encountered during development.
- Maintain a curious approach to learning new skills and efficient working methods.
What you need
- Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated experience in the iterative design and prototyping of cyber-physical and mechatronic systems is necessary.
- Exposure to various manufacturing processes and industries is a required qualification.
- Ability to read and interpret code written in C++ and Python is essential for the role.
- Experience utilizing Visual Studio Code is required for development tasks.
- The candidate must be adaptable to new environments and comfortable working in changing settings.
- The candidate must have the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Industry or internship work experience within autonomous manufacturing
- Experience in developing standard operating procedures and documentation
- Experience working with industrial robots and auxiliary systems
- Programming skill in C++ / python
- Expertise in 3D CAD design
- Experience with Linux environment
- Background in Dynamics / controls / motion planning / machine learning / robotics / computer vision / artificial intelligence / computational geometry
- Experience with ROS
Benefits
- $30 – $40 per hour
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy for this internship?
This is an onsite internship role located in Carson, CA. Candidates must be available to start no later than October 1, 2026.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for this internship is listed between $30 and $40 per hour.
What is the primary tech stack used on the team?
The required programming languages include C++ and Python, and the required development tool is Visual Studio Code.
What is the team structure like?
The intern will work on the Customer Success team in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and Senior Application Engineers.
The application is on the official graymatter-robotics careers page.
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