Komatsu · 1 day ago
Automation Engineering Intern
Milwaukee, WI
Internship
Onsite
InternKomatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. The Automation Engineering Intern will support hands-on design, prototyping, integration, and testing activities that contribute to emerging autonomy features for large scale mining equipment.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in research, simulation, design, and testing activities for autonomous and perception technologies
Support prototype development, simulation work, and validation testing
Contribute to software development and system integration tasks under mentorship
Document findings, test results, and design updates for engineering reviews
Collaborate in cross-functional engineering environment
Explore new technologies and apply creative problem solving to engineering challenges
Qualification
Required
Coursework or project experience in robotics, sensors, controls, programming, or related areas
Foundational coding skills in at least one language such as Python, C, C++, Java, or MATLAB
Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a fast learning environment
Motivated, curious, and comfortable exploring new technologies
Able to travel occasionally up to 10 percent
Preferred
Experience with embedded software development, especially C or C++
Familiarity with Linux or embedded operating systems
Exposure to computer vision tools such as OpenCV or PCL
Experience with advanced sensors like LiDAR, RADAR, or industrial cameras
Understanding of basic control theory or kinematics
Experience from academic labs, senior design teams, FIRST Robotics, or prior internships involving hardware or robotics
Benefits
Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as:
Meet & greets with executive leadership
Volunteer Week
Appreciation Events
End-of-Summer Capstone presentations
Company-sponsored travel opportunities
Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ’s including a coffee shop, cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center
Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees
Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members
Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
Founded in 1921
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hayden Akers
Partner Integration Manager
Masatoshi Ueno
Managing Director, office of CTO@Silicon Valley
Recent News
2024-11-07
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