Mechanical Engineer Assistant

Position Responsibilities 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations by initially focusing on the development and production processes.
• Delve into the mechanical, electronics, and programming aspects of robot design, with a specific focus on a potential use case scenario.
• Acquire insights into the main components of a mobile robot and the mechanical design process.
• Take on the challenge of designing a robotic mechanism under the guidance of your supervisor.
• Depending on available time, have the opportunity to manufacture some mechanical parts using the available equipment.

About the Organization

Since its inception in 2000, this organization centered its activity on the development and commercialization of a portfolio of innovative products and services of technological basis, in the areas of Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics, which are the result of a strong focus on Research and Development activities. The company has a vast experience in the integration of robotic systems, composed of a broad range of sensors, actuators, and processing units. The results of this work range from robotic microcontroller-based solutions used in a variety of innovative projects, up to complex robots developed for varied ends, such as edutainment, services, and remote inspection.

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
 

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.