# Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter 2026) at RoboForce

- Company: [RoboForce](https://roboforce.co)
- Location: Milpitas, CA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/roboforce/jobs/5441463008
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/robotics-mechanical-engineering-intern-fall-winter-2026-292f5b04

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Design and prototype mechanical components for industrial robotic systems.
- Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and perform structural analysis.
- Assist with hardware assembly, testing, and system integration.

What they're looking for:

- Students or recent graduates in mechanical, robotics, or mechatronics fields.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work on-site in Milpitas, CA, full-time.

Pay and perks:

- Monthly salary between $6,000 and $6,500.
- Daily catered lunch and dinner plus a stocked kitchen.

## Posting

Why RoboForce

RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability. We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to design, prototype, test, and iterate on robotic hardware for real-world deployment. You will work alongside experienced mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers on ambitious, real-world problems. You will help turn ideas into tested hardware and see how your designs perform as part of complete robotic systems.

### Responsibilities

- Design mechanical parts, mechanisms, and assemblies for robotic systems.
- Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings .
- Perform basic engineering analysis, tolerance checks, and FEA.
- Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design iteration.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers during system integration.

### Requirements

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or graduated within the past 6 months .
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
- Experience with SolidWorks or Fusion 360 .
- Hands-on experience designing and building mechanical hardware through coursework, research, internships, robotics teams, or personal projects.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, or 3D printing.
- Able to work on-site in Milpitas, CA, five days per week (40 hours/week)

### Bonus Qualifications

- Experience with robotic arms, actuators, transmissions, mobile robots, or end-effectors .
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FEA, and DFM .
- Machine-shop or rapid-prototyping experience.
- Experience taking a design from CAD to manufactured and tested hardware .

### Benefits

Company-provided lunch and dinner, a fully stocked kitchen, and team events.

Compensation: $ 6 ,000- $6,500 USD per month

From RoboForce's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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