Physical Intelligence · 20 hours ago
Mechatronics Intern
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternPhysical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. They are seeking a Mechatronics Intern to design, build, and test key subsystems for robotic arms and mobile platforms, while also working hands-on with prototypes in their hardware lab.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Design, build, and test key subsystems for various robotic arms and mobile platforms. This includes actuation, sensing, enclosures and power systems
Work hands-on with prototypes in our hardware lab. This includes bring-up, assembly, calibration, and reliability testing of various arms, lifts, mobile bases and end-effectors
Integrate cross-disciplinary inputs from mechanical, electrical, and software teams to root cause mission critical issues to drive high level system performance
Analyze data from deployments to inform design iteration and reliability improvements
Own full stack of a subsystem from CAD to PCB to bench testing
Qualification
Required
Completed 3A Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Students with exceptional projects, GitHub's, portfolios and work experience that are below 3A will also be considered
Strong mechanical and electromechanical design fundamentals (dynamic loading, FEA, DFM)
Familiar with embedded and mechatronic systems (CAN, BLDC control, motor controllers)
Proficiency in CAD (NX, OnShape, Solidworks) and rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, SLA and FDM, laser cutting)
Basic electrical design and debug (schematics, soldering, test equipment)
Data-driven debugging and test planning (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Preferred
Exposure to manufacturing or assembly environments is a plus
Prior experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or hardware startups is highly valued
Company
Physical Intelligence
Physical Intelligence is an AI company developing machine learning for robots and other physical devices.
Founded in 2024
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.07BKey Investors
CapitalGThrive Capital
2025-11-20Series B· $600M
2024-11-04Series A· $400M
2024-03-12Seed· $70M
Leadership Team
Lachy Groom
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-12-29
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