Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Robotics

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team in Energy & Materials, Human-Centered AI, Human Interactive Driving, and Robotics.

TRI Robotics is researching and developing innovative robot technologies to help people achieve new levels of independence and mobility in their daily lives. These technologies will revolutionize in-home assistive care and have significant potential to improve the quality of life for all people!

Please take a look at some of TRI’s work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrwv6xSZGc05necevuufEog

As part of TRI’s Large Behavior Models (LBM) Division, the Platform and Hands & Whole-Body Sensing Teams are focused on developing hardware and software to support capable, contact-rich manipulation research.

We are currently looking for a passionate Mechanical Engineering Co-op to make significant contributions to our robot hardware development and testing! Please note that applicants must be available for a six-month onsite co-op starting between January and May.

• Design, fabricate, order, and assemble robotic systems and test spaces, including structural, electromechanical, and soft-sensing components.
• Maintain regular contact with team members to support their needs and requirements.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and effective robotics lab environment.
• Run, document, and clearly communicate testing activities, conditions, and results.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

• Engineering student (undergrad or master’s, any year).
• Understanding of common robot sensors and mechanical components.
• Experience using common rapid prototyping techniques and equipment.
• Exposure to mechanical CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks or Onshape).
• Experience designing, executing, and summarizing system tests.
• Desire to deploy and test robots both inside and outside of the lab.
• Willingness to communicate and ask questions when in doubt.

• Exposure to electrical CAD software (e.g. Altium) and electronics debugging.
• University or work experience in a robotics lab or company.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C , or similar.

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