Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027 at Simbe Robotics | CA, US | Rezi

Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027 at Simbe Robotics

Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027

Simbe Robotics · CA, US

2 weeks ago

Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027

Simbe Robotics · CA, US

15 days ago
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About the Role

Simbe is seeking a Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, testing, and improvement of the Tally autonomous robot platform. Interns will work on meaningful projects aligned with active team priorities, gaining hands-on experience in physical robotic systems and real-world mechanical engineering problems.

Responsibilities

  • Own and contribute to a scoped project aligned with the Hardware team’s priorities during your internship.
  • Support mechanical design and redesign work for components and assemblies on the Tally robot platform.
  • Create and update CAD models, drawings, and related design documentation.
  • Build and evaluate prototypes using appropriate fabrication and prototyping methods.
  • Conduct bench testing, collect data, document results, and help identify design improvements.
  • Support design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly efforts based on field, reliability, or manufacturing feedback.
  • Assist with root-cause analysis of mechanical issues and evaluate potential design changes.
  • Collaborate with engineers across Hardware, Robot Software, Manufacturing, Operations, and other technical teams.
  • Communicate progress, technical decisions, tradeoffs, challenges, and results throughout the internship.
  • Present your project, approach, results, and key learnings at the end of the program.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Product Design, or a related technical field.
  • Primarily targeting students in their final year of study, also considering strong juniors.
  • Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar.
  • Understanding of core mechanical design principles, including materials, tolerances, fits, and basic manufacturing processes.
  • Hands-on experience building, prototyping, assembling, or testing physical systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate design intent clearly.
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills and willingness to work through ambiguous or unfamiliar problems.
  • Ability to work effectively in a hands-on engineering environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Creo
  • Fusion 360
  • Onshape
  • Mechanical Design Principles
  • Prototyping
  • Testing
  • DFM/DFA
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • CNC Machining
  • Sheet Metal
  • Injection Molding
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Testing
  • Fixture Design
  • Reliability Testing
  • Failure Analysis
  • Robotics
  • FEA
  • AI-assisted Engineering

Location

  • Burlingame, California

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Internship

Experience Level

  • Intern

Education Level

  • BS
  • MS
  • PhD

Salary/Compensations

  • $35 - $40 an hour

About the Company

  • Simbe is building the AI-powered operating system for physical retail.
  • Our autonomous robots and multimodal computer vision platform turn complex, constantly changing stores into accurate, actionable intelligence for leading retailers around the world.
  • Simbe combines robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data infrastructure, and customer-focused product design to help retailers improve shelf availability, price and promo execution, inventory accuracy, and store team productivity.
  • Simbe Values: R. E. T. A. I. L. (Result Driven, Empathetic, Transparent, Agile, Innovative, Leaders)