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Robotics Intern - Prototyping and Research Operations

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Toyota Motor Corporation

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Los Altos
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be an engineering student with rapid prototyping experience, CAD proficiency, safety mindset, assembly skills, and familiarity with software development processes.
  • You will maintain the lab, support project operations, collaborate on events, model components in Onshape, iterate prototypes, and document designs for transparency and replication.

Requirements

  • Engineering student (undergrad junior or senior or a master’s student).
  • A drive to learn new skills and become adept at new systems, processes, and tools.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools, etc.) and time spent in a lab environment designing, prototyping, and manufacturing components and assemblies.
  • Experience in creative and novel mechanical design work and employing rapid prototyping techniques to improve your iterative design process.
  • Familiarity with CAD and the ability to use it as a central component of the design cycle.
  • A safety-first mentality.
  • Experience executing and summarizing system tests and results.
  • Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, including utilization of design documents and systems drawings.
  • Electronic assembly skills like crimping, soldering, and wire routing.
  • Basic machining skills on a lathe or mill.
  • Experience designing for small-scale contract manufacturing and assembly.
  • Understand software development processes and the tooling required to enact them, such as version control (e.g., Git) and CI/ CD (e.g., Jenkins).

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining and improving the lab: This will include working with the lab manager on organizational tasks, fulfilling fabrication requests, maintaining and fixing the manufacturing equipment and robot systems, and improving lab workflow and tooling, allowing for more efficient use of the lab space.
  • Supporting our operations projects: This will require our intern to collaborate with Research Operations Engineers to design and coordinate events, improve data collection processes, and maintain testing and deployment documentation to support the research and engineering teams.
  • A design project that will consist of modeling components in Onshape, running a design review, manufacturing and iterating prototypes in the lab, sending the final design to a vendor for fabrication, delivering a final assembly, and documenting the project so the design cycle is transparent and the design can be replicated.

FAQs

What is the duration and type of this internship?

This is a paid 12-week summer internship opportunity for 2025, and it will be an in-office role.

What team will the intern be working with?

The intern will be working with the Prototyping and Research Operations (PROps) team at Toyota Research Institute (TRI).

What are the main responsibilities of the internship?

The intern will focus on maintaining and improving the lab, supporting operations projects, and completing a design project that involves modeling components, prototyping, and documentation.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be engineering students (undergrad junior or senior or master’s), have experience with rapid prototyping tools, CAD familiarity, a safety-first mentality, and strong communication skills.

Are there any bonus qualifications for this position?

Yes, bonus qualifications include electronic assembly skills, basic machining skills, experience with contract manufacturing, and an understanding of software development processes and tooling.

What should applicants include when submitting their CV?

Applicants should include a link to their Google Scholar profile and a full list of their publications.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $45 and $65/hour for California-based roles, depending on individual factors like location and experience.

Does TRI offer any benefits during the internship?

Yes, TRI offers a generous benefits package, including vacation and sick time.

How does TRI approach diversity and inclusion?

TRI is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants, regardless of their background or status.

Will TRI consider applicants with arrest or conviction records?

Yes, TRI will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Toyota Motor Corporation

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Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries or regions and marketing the company’s products in over 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation employs nearly 350,000 people globally.