The Role
Assist with designing, prototyping, and testing prosthetic and robotic hand components. Support research to improve device performance, comfort, and affordability while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout product development. Document experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings. This hands-on internship provides experience in bionic technology, prosthetics, humanoid robotics, CAD, prototyping, embedded systems, and engineering research.
Summary Generated by Built In
Alt-Bionics' mission is to revolutionize the field of prosthetics and humanoid robotics by providing advanced and accessible bionic hands, enhancing the quality of life for amputees and advancing the capabilities of humanoid robots.
Our vision is to be a global leader in bionic technology, driving innovation and accessibility in prosthetics and humanoid robotics, and to create a world where advanced bionic solutions are within reach of everyone who needs them, transforming the way we interact with technology and each other.
Possible Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, prototyping, and testing advanced prosthetic and robotic hand components
- Support research efforts to enhance device performance, comfort, and cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams through all stages of product development and testing.
- Help document experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings with the R&D team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in hands-on engineering—including CAD design (such as SOLIDWORKS), prototyping, embedded systems, or robotics.
- Effective communication, attention to detail, and a passion to learn.
- Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for improving technology that serves human and robotics needs.
This internship offers meaningful, hands-on experience contributing to accessible and innovative bionic technology, working alongside experts shaping the future of prosthetics and robotics.
Requirements
Point of Contact: Rita Saavedra
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in hands-on engineering, including CAD design such as SOLIDWORKS, prototyping, embedded systems, or robotics.
- Effective communication skills and attention to detail.
- Passion to learn and collaborative spirit.
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The Company
What We Do
Students + Startups is a San Antonio-based nonprofit 10-week summer internship program. It connects students and recent graduates with innovative startups, small businesses, and mission-driven nonprofits, matching participants’ interests and abilities with career-advancing roles. The program supports interns through mentorship, professional development, networking, and community engagement while helping local organizations access vetted emerging talent in San Antonio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
