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ESTAT Actuation · 3 months ago

Co-op: Test Engineer

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

ESTAT Actuation is a university startup that focuses on innovative robotics components. They are seeking a Test Engineer Co-op who will be responsible for testing products, running experiments, and analyzing test results to support product design and quality assurance.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRobotics
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Responsibilities

Preparing samples
Running experiments on our robotic test stands
Processing the data gathered in these experiments
Modify existing test protocols
Write brand new test scripts to evaluate the performance characteristics of our clutch and brake products
Analyze and interpret test results in context
Distilling insights and communicating test result implications for product design, materials selection, test stand mechanics, and quality assurance
Perform quality control
Assist with patent drafting
Machine parts in our machine shop
Perform statistical analysis
Program a robotic test stand
Perform test-to-failure
Perform failure analysis
Document test findings
Document procedures
Visit a supplier’s factory
Draft CAD models
Perform FEA
Represent the company at a major conference
Visit an Air Force Base for acceleration sled testing

Qualification

PythonMatlabSQLPhysical testingStatistical analysisSensor calibrationCreative problem solvingPID controlDocumentationPresentation skills

Required

Experience with Python, Matlab, SQL or other programming languages
Experience with mechanical projects
Passion for experiments and data processing
Ability to prepare samples and run experiments on robotic test stands
Ability to process data gathered in experiments
Ability to modify existing test protocols and write new test scripts
Ability to analyze and interpret test results in context
Ability to distill insights and communicate test result implications for product design, materials selection, test stand mechanics, and quality assurance
Excellent electromechanical intuition
Understanding of how mechanical hardware, electronics hardware, and software interact to produce data
Self-motivated and able to work in a team towards a goal
Mastery of the basics of their field and readiness to learn more on the job

Preferred

Juniors and Seniors preferred, but lower classman with exceptional hands-on experience can be considered
Students considering two 6 month rotations are preferred

Company

ESTAT Actuation

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ESTAT Actuation is a developer of electroadhesive clutches to make robots or machines more capable and affordable.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.estat.tech

H1B Sponsorship

ESTAT Actuation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$1.53M
Key Investors
The Robotics FactoryAutomate412 Venture Fund
2024-03-07Grant
2023-06-06Grant· $0.01M
2021-10-01Pre Seed· $1.2M

Leadership Team

S
Stuart Diller
Co-Founder and CEO
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Recent News

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Johnson Electric Hosts 2025 Humanoid Roundtable to Explore Hardware Standards in Next-Generation Humanoid Robotics
2025-05-17
Google Patent
Compact linear electrostatic clutch
2025-05-04
Google Patent
Electrostatic clutch for drill driver application
2025-05-04
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