Robotics Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Robotics Support & Maintenance Intern | Sharpa

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sharpa, located in Mountain View, CA, with company operations also in Singapore and Shanghai. Sharpa is an AI robotics company founded in 2024, manufacturing time by making robots useful. Inspired by the Sherpa people, the company builds general purpose robots that assist humans in repetitive and strenuous work, freeing them for inspiring endeavors. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational reliability and continuous improvement of Sharpa’s autonomous robotic systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Mountain View, CA
• Mission: This person owns the task of ensuring the operational reliability and continuous functionality of robotic systems through hands-on support and maintenance.
• Tech Stack: C++, Python, Linux/Ubuntu, Docker

What You’ll Actually Do
• Repair: Perform hands-on repair of robotic subsystems, including actuators, sensors, and end-effectors.
• Analyze: Conduct root-cause analysis on hardware failures, such as internal short circuits or mechanical joint fatigue.
• Maintain: Debug and maintain robot control software within Linux/Ubuntu environments.
• Update: Implement firmware updates and manage version control to ensure hardware-software compatibility.
• Document: Document repair logs and contribute to a knowledge base that informs future hardware design iterations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience: Hands-on experience with soldering, cable management, and basic mechanical assembly.
• Skills: Proficiency in C++ or Python; comfort working in a Linux terminal; basic understanding of feedback control loops (e.g., PID, impedance, or torque control).
• Bonus: Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker for GPU-accelerated environments; previous internship experience in a hardware-intensive lab or manufacturing setting.