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Toyota Research Institute · 2 months ago

Robotics Intern - Prototyping and Research Operations

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$40/hr - $58/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is dedicated to improving the quality of human life through innovative research in various fields including robotics. The Robotics Intern will support the Prototyping and Research Operations team by maintaining the lab, collaborating on operations projects, and enhancing workflows to facilitate efficient research processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintaining and improving the lab: This will include working with the lab manager on organizational tasks, fulfilling fabrication requests, maintaining and fixing the manufacturing equipment and robot systems, and improving lab workflow and tooling, allowing for more efficient use of the lab space

Supporting our operations projects: This will require our intern to collaborate with Research Operations Engineers to design and coordinate events, improve data collection processes, and maintain testing and deployment documentation to support the research and engineering teams

Qualification

RoboticsRapid prototyping toolsUNIX/Linux systemsMechanical designElectrical designSoftware designCAD softwareBasic machining skillsData collectionVersion controlAsanaGsuiteCommunication skills

Required

Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science student (undergrad junior or senior, or a master's student)

Driven to learn new skills and become adept at new systems, processes, and tools

Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools, etc.) and time spent in a lab environment designing, prototyping, and manufacturing components and assemblies

Experience in creative and novel mechanical, electrical, or software design work and employing rapid prototyping techniques to improve your iterative design process

A safety-first mentality

Familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems

Experience executing and summarizing system tests and results

Preferred

Electronic assembly skills like crimping, soldering, and wire routing

Experience with large-scale data collection efforts

Computer building/commissioning skills, such as GPU, Operating System, or power supply installation

Familiarity with CAD (preferably OnShape) software

Basic machining skills on a lathe or mill

Experience designing for small-scale contract manufacturing and assembly

Understand software development processes and the tooling required to enact them, such as version control (e.g., Git) and CI/ CD (e.g., Jenkins)

Working knowledge of Asana and Gsuite

Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, including utilization of design documents and systems drawings

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

Company

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

H1B Sponsorship

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