Hardware / Mechanical Engineering Intern — Spring & Summer 2027

Work on real robots. Contribute to the mechanical systems behind Tally robots operating every day in live retail environments.

Learn production hardware engineering. Gain exposure to design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, reliability, and field-driven iteration.

Contribute to meaningful work. Your project will align with an active team initiative rather than being isolated “intern work.”

Own a defined project. You’ll be given clear goals and an appropriately scoped problem you can meaningfully contribute to during the internship.

Learn from experienced hardware engineers. You’ll work directly with Simbe engineers and have a dedicated mentor separate from your hiring manager.

See the full product lifecycle. Gain exposure to how design decisions move from concept and CAD through prototypes, testing, manufacturing, and field deployment.

Own and contribute to a scoped project aligned with the Hardware team’s priorities during your internship.

Support mechanical design and redesign work for components and assemblies on the Tally robot platform.

Create and update CAD models, drawings, and related design documentation.

Build and evaluate prototypes using appropriate fabrication and prototyping methods.

Conduct bench testing, collect data, document results, and help identify design improvements.

Support design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly efforts based on field, reliability, or manufacturing feedback.

Assist with root-cause analysis of mechanical issues and evaluate potential design changes.

Collaborate with engineers across Hardware, Robot Software, Manufacturing, Operations, and other technical teams.

Communicate progress, technical decisions, tradeoffs, challenges, and results throughout the internship.

Present your project, approach, results, and key learnings at the end of the program.

Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Product Design, or a related technical field.

We primarily target students in their final year of study and will also consider strong juniors.

Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar.

Understanding of core mechanical design principles, including materials, tolerances, fasteners, fits, and basic manufacturing processes.

Hands-on experience building, prototyping, assembling, or testing physical systems.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate design intent clearly.

Strong technical problem-solving skills and willingness to work through ambiguous or unfamiliar problems.

Ability to work effectively in a hands-on engineering environment.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Personal robotics, mechanical, mechatronics, or product-design projects outside of coursework.

Previous hardware, mechanical engineering, robotics, manufacturing, or product development internship experience.

Experience designing components for CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, or other manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and tolerance analysis.

Experience with mechanical testing, fixture design, reliability testing, or failure analysis.

Experience working with motors, sensors, actuators, electromechanical assemblies, or mobile robots.

Familiarity with basic electronics, wiring, or hardware/software integration.

Experience with FEA or other mechanical simulation tools.

Experience working on a robotics team, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, research lab, competition team, or similar hands-on engineering organization.

Experience using AI-assisted engineering or design tools and the ability to thoughtfully validate generated output.

A defined technical project aligned with current team priorities

A hiring manager responsible for project scope, performance, and feedback

A dedicated mentor separate from the hiring manager

Structured midpoint feedback

Regular opportunities to collaborate with and learn from Simbe engineers

A final project presentation at the end of the internship