At Contoro Robotics, we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.
We’re looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey—helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We’re seeking a Robotics Engineer Intern summer to support our manufacturing and engineering teams in building and testing Contoro’s palletization solution. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in engineering who are eager to gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, hardware assembly, and system-level testing in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll work directly with experienced engineers and technicians and play a key role in the prototyping and validation of robotic components.
Job Responsibilities
Assist with mechanical and electrical assembly of robotic components, wiring, and sub-systems
Support integration of cameras, sensors, actuators, and control hardware
Perform system-level testing and help troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to interpret assembly documentation and drawings
Maintain lab organization, inventory tracking, and support test documentation
· Participate in design feedback sessions and contribute to process improvements
Contribute to design iterations across the full stack, from mechanism design to software development
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
Actively pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
CAD experience of complex parts & assemblies (Solidworks preferred)
Hands-on experience with computer vision and sensor integration
Have designed and fabricated multi-disciplinary projects outside of class
Machine shop experience (mill, lathe, laser cutter, shop tools)
Familiarity with mechanical tools, wiring, and electrical components
Eagerness to learn in a collaborative and hands-on environment
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work at Contoro’s office location in Austin, TX
Preferred:
Experience with robotics projects (personal, academic, or work-related)
· Exposure to ROS, SolidWorks, or basic programming (Python, C++)
Previous internship or co-op in a manufacturing or hardware startup
Skills Required
- Actively pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- CAD experience of complex parts & assemblies (Solidworks preferred)
- Hands-on experience with computer vision and sensor integration
- Have designed and fabricated multi-disciplinary projects outside of class
- Machine shop experience (mill, lathe, laser cutter, shop tools)
- Familiarity with mechanical tools, wiring, and electrical components
- Eagerness to learn in a collaborative and hands-on environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work at Contoro's office location in Austin, TX
- Experience with robotics projects (personal, academic, or work-related)
- Exposure to ROS, SolidWorks, or basic programming (Python, C++)
- Previous internship or co-op in a manufacturing or hardware startup
What We Do
Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based robotics startup that is revolutionizing industrial automation with AI-powered robots, focused on automating the unloading of floor-loaded trailer and shipping containers from trucks. Their pioneering human-in-the-loop (HITL) model ensures over 99% success in real-world applications, bridging the gap between AI limitations and the commercial viability of advanced robotics solutions.
