Summer Engineering Intern

Job Description

Summer Engineering Intern | Charge Robotics

The Tone:
This is a Summer Engineering Internship at Charge Robotics, located in San Leandro, CA. Charge Robotics builds robots that construct solar farms, addressing critical labor shortages in the rapidly growing solar industry. This role directly contributes to accelerating the global transition to renewable energy by deploying advanced robotic solutions. Interns will make a substantial impact on the company’s direction and experience continuous opportunities for learning and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: 5 days/week for a duration of 12 weeks
• Location: San Leandro, CA

• Mission: Own and drive forward a specific project throughout the summer
• Tech Stack: CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), programming languages (Python, C++), electrical design software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Contribute to the design of mechanical, electrical, or software systems integral to robotic factory operations.
• Test or Manufacture: Engage in the testing or manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, or software systems for our robotic factories.
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, software, and supply chain on engineering challenges.
• Document: Create documentation for your work and develop validation or test procedures.
• Automate: Develop tools and automation designed to enhance engineering and manufacturing processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation in 2027 or later.
• Experience: Possess hands-on experience with robotics projects, valuing personal projects over coursework, and are comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Skills: Reside in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area for Summer 2026, work 5 days/week from the San Leandro HQ for 12 weeks, and are enthusiastic about working with giant robots while contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
• Bonus: Experience or coursework in robotics, industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing systems; familiarity with CAD tools, programming languages, or electrical design software; prior projects involving mechanical systems, embedded systems, motor control, sensors, or factory automation; and comfort with hands-on work in a shop/factory environment.