Robotics Engineering Intern at Bright Machines in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Bright Machines is an innovative company focused on transforming the manufacturing industry through intelligent automation. As a Robotics Engineering Intern on the Smart Robotics team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to prototype and validate robotic systems while gaining hands-on experience in robot control, 3D navigation, and applied machine learning. Responsibilities: - Prototype and validate robotic systems involving 6-DOF manipulators, end-effectors - Assist with machine learning workflows for visual inspection (defect detection, classification) and vision-based navigation (pose estimation, visual servoing) - Support motion planning, control, and 3D navigation pipelines (path planning, localization, obstacle avoidance) - Design, execute, and document test plans to validate software and hardware performance Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - Experience with programming and applied math (e.g., Python, C++, Matlab) - Coursework or project experience in robotics, controls, or machine learning - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Examples of projects showing your problem-solving approach Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with motion planning and controls (e.g., ROS/ROS2, MoveIt) - Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) for vision or navigation tasks - Exposure to 3D navigation, SLAM, visual odometry, or sensor fusion - Experience programming robots - Design team experience. (for example: Formula SAE, robotics clubs, etc.) - Mechanical design/build experience for fixtures - Experience with metrology, kinematics, and precision mechanisms Required Skills: Robotics, Machine Learning, Programming Important Skills: Motion Planning, 3D Navigation, Deep Learning Nice-to-Have Skills: Mechanical Design, Team Experience