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Mechanical Engineer Intern - Robotics (Summer 2024)

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Ample

Apr 1

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field in the final year of study.
  • Demonstrable extracurricular experience in team projects outside of coursework. Proven record of success in SAE, engineering/robotics competitions, or side projects is a plus.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, including part and assembly modeling, and skilled in GD&T drawing creation. Previous design experience of assemblies with 50+ custom parts is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with basic hand tools required for product assembly.
  • A proven understanding of manufacturing techniques, including CNC machining, sheet metal forming, injection molding, welding, and additive manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated communication and presentation skills through successful competition or project work.
  • Enjoys versatility, adaptability, and is able to take the initiative to tackle complex tasks with agility working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must submit a portfolio in order for their application to be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Swapping Team engineers to brainstorm, design, and develop static and dynamic systems that include custom mechanical and electrical components.
  • Independently 3D model custom parts, assemblies, and integrate off-the-shelf components using SolidWorks, and prepare part drawings with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for downstream manufacturing support.
  • Assemble and validate first-of-its-kind static or dynamic assemblies to verify design metrics, hand calculations, and simulation results.
  • Document design future improvements and recommendations such as DFM, ease of assembly, and addition of features to enhance the performance of the initial prototype.
  • Document future design improvements and constructive recommendations, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) techniques, ease of assembly, and feature addition to enhance the performance of the initial prototype.
  • Participate in design meetings and offer constructive feedback outside of assigned tasks and/or projects, with the aim to enhance the ongoing designs of the Swapping Team.

Ample

Electric Cars for Everyone.

Automotive
Industry
51-200
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We aim to solve the energy delivery challenge for electric transportation by utilizing autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology. We've created an economical, rapidly deployable and widely accessible platform that delivers a full charge to any electric car in minutes. The aim is to make it possible to have “Electric Cars for Everyone”.