Mechatronics Engineering Intern

About the Role

This is a hands-on internship position with Analog Devices, supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing within the robotics and automation team. The internship provides experience in designing, building, programming, testing, and deploying robotic and automated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, assembly, and testing of robotic and automated equipment.
• Develop mechanical parts, assemblies, fixtures, and prototype mechanisms using CAD.
• Integrate motors, actuators, sensors, cameras, PLCs, controllers, and industrial I/O into mechatronic systems.
• Assist with wiring, mechanical assembly, cable routing, component mounting, and system bring-up.
• Support PLC, robot, motion-control, and equipment programming.
• Configure I/O and assist with motion tuning, HMI setup, and system integration.
• Develop test setups and conduct experiments to characterize system performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and software issues during prototype development.
• Participate in design reviews, equipment testing, FAT activities, and system validation.
• Collect and analyze engineering data to evaluate performance, reliability, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create engineering documentation such as CAD drawings, test plans, work instructions, wiring diagrams, design documentation, and test reports.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, facilities, and process engineering teams to solve production automation problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Controls / Automation Engineering
• Strong interest in robotics, automation, and multidisciplinary engineering.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, motors, or control systems.
• Experience with engineering design or hands-on technical projects through coursework, student teams, research, internships, or personal projects.
• Ability to approach problems methodically and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desirable, but not required)

• 3D CAD and mechanical design
• Robotics or autonomous mobile robots
• PLCs and industrial controls
• Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar programming languages
• Machine vision and industrial cameras
• Servo motors, stepper motors, and motion-control systems
• Sensors, actuators, and data acquisition
• Industrial communications such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or IO-Link
• Electrical schematics and wiring
• Rapid prototyping, machining, or 3D printing
• Robot programming
• Controls or HMI development
• Engineering testing and data analysis
• Semiconductor manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing environments

What You'll Gain

• Work on automation equipment from concept and prototype through testing and deployment.
• Gain practical experience integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems.
• Work directly with robotics and automation hardware.
• Learn engineering practices used in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Participate in real design reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and system validation.
• Build experience tackling multidisciplinary engineering problems.