Rugged Robotics · 9 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op (Summer 2026)
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerRugged Robotics is a fast-paced start-up focused on innovating automation solutions for the construction industry. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and evaluate robotic solutions, collaborating closely with team members and vendors to meet project timelines.
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Responsibilities
Develop, build, evaluate, and test product solutions to meet the challenging needs of our construction customers
Design rotary & linear motion actuators, enclosures and cable harnesses for custom electrical components that minimizes robot size, protects against shock & vibe, shields EMI, and guards against environmental factors
Use SOLIDWORKS to craft parts, construct assemblies, and create well-dimensioned drawings using GD&T that utilize a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding, CNC machining, metal casting, and sheet metal
Make informed engineering decisions by creating simulations, running tests, and conducting analyses with a range of techniques
Engage and collaborate with vendors around the world to refine designs and deliver hardware to meet project timelines
Qualification
Required
Develop, build, evaluate, and test product solutions to meet the challenging needs of our construction customers
Design rotary & linear motion actuators, enclosures and cable harnesses for custom electrical components that minimizes robot size, protects against shock & vibe, shields EMI, and guards against environmental factors
Use SOLIDWORKS to craft parts, construct assemblies, and create well-dimensioned drawings using GD&T that utilize a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding, CNC machining, metal casting, and sheet metal
Make informed engineering decisions by creating simulations, running tests, and conducting analyses with a range of techniques
Engage and collaborate with vendors around the world to refine designs and deliver hardware to meet project timelines
Experienced working with electro-mechanical or mechanical systems from a prior internship, extra-curricular project, or lab research
Passionate about creating product that works reliably and exceeds customer's expectations
Enjoy the gritty details of part design including material selection, crafting elegant features, and optimizing designs for manufacturing & assembly
Hands-on with prototyping, building, & debugging and capable of working in a prototype machine shop to bring your own ideas to life
Enthusiastic about learning new techniques & technologies and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Company
Rugged Robotics
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company that develops robotic intelligent automation for construction industry.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$11.9M2022-03-23Series A· $9.4M
2019-09-10Seed· $2.5M
2018-10-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Derrick Morse
Founder and CEO
Logan Farrell
Co-Founder & CTO
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