Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
Requirements
- MUST be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited academic program during the internship term located in the United States. (New graduates not enrolled in an accredited program for Fall 2025 are ineligible.)
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Preference for those able to work full-time within 2 years (expected graduation date between 9/2025 - 9/2026)
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on experience through class work, previous internships, or self-motivated projects
- Highly motivated with a passion for robotics
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Open to learning skills outside of your area of expertise as needed
- Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
- Very good CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- GPA of 3.5 or above
Nice To Have
- General understanding of mechanisms, robotic systems, or similar
Qualities
- Creativity, Humility, Integrity, Curiosity, Passion, Analytical, and Disciplined
- A passion for building things. Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply.
*Design portfolios are required
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.
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