What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer Associate Summer Internship position at VeroTouch?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
If you’re a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student driven to solve complex challenges, VeroTouch’s Mechanical Engineer Associate Summer Internship role offers a chance to impact the construction technology industry. Based in Salida, CO (hybrid or on-site), you’ll be designing mechanical systems for robotics and automation to advance housing solutions during a 12-week summer program. This isn’t about routine tasks—we seek ambitious innovators ready to push boundaries and achieve results with limitless potential.
AT VEROTOUCH, WE’RE NOT JUST BUILDING STRUCTURES—WE’RE BUILDING FUTURES
We’re a tech-driven force redefining design, engineering, automation, and construction, and we’re looking for bold leaders who see challenges as launchpads. Lead groundbreaking construction technology projects, revolutionize how communities are built, and carve out a legacy for yourself, your family, and the world around you. At VeroTouch, you create, disrupt, and thrive alongside a team that’s all-in on turning vision into reality.
You would be part of a team building a comprehensive construction and manufacturing ecosystem from the ground up. This is big-picture work with no ceiling on impact or growth. Your expertise, your vision, your ability to execute—it all has a place here. At VeroTouch, we’re structured for scale, and the opportunity to shape our trajectory is real. If that aligns with your ambitions, let’s connect.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
VeroTouch seeks relentless candidates with the following:
Education
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by authorized personnel. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the organization and to accommodate individuals with disabilities as reasonable. Successful performance requires the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to execute each responsibility proficiently. Requirements listed represent the minimum threshold for success; however, certain criteria may exclude individuals posing a direct threat to their own or others’ safety. This document does not establish an employment contract beyond an “at-will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
POSITION SUMMARY
If you’re a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student driven to solve complex challenges, VeroTouch’s Mechanical Engineer Associate Summer Internship role offers a chance to impact the construction technology industry. Based in Salida, CO (hybrid or on-site), you’ll be designing mechanical systems for robotics and automation to advance housing solutions during a 12-week summer program. This isn’t about routine tasks—we seek ambitious innovators ready to push boundaries and achieve results with limitless potential.
AT VEROTOUCH, WE’RE NOT JUST BUILDING STRUCTURES—WE’RE BUILDING FUTURES
We’re a tech-driven force redefining design, engineering, automation, and construction, and we’re looking for bold leaders who see challenges as launchpads. Lead groundbreaking construction technology projects, revolutionize how communities are built, and carve out a legacy for yourself, your family, and the world around you. At VeroTouch, you create, disrupt, and thrive alongside a team that’s all-in on turning vision into reality.
You would be part of a team building a comprehensive construction and manufacturing ecosystem from the ground up. This is big-picture work with no ceiling on impact or growth. Your expertise, your vision, your ability to execute—it all has a place here. At VeroTouch, we’re structured for scale, and the opportunity to shape our trajectory is real. If that aligns with your ambitions, let’s connect.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Team up with innovators to design mechanical components for the 3D printer and robotic systems.
- Aid in optimizing mechanical machinery performance.
- Create CAD models, prototypes, and drawings.
- Test and refine systems to drive performance and innovation.
- Jump into project planning and analysis to keep momentum.
- Share ideas and progress through reports, presentations, or team talks.
- Seize mentorship to fuel your growth and vision.
VeroTouch seeks relentless candidates with the following:
Education
- A proven work ethic and a strong commitment to continuous learning—attributes that deliver results beyond traditional education (required).
- Current enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and mechanical engineering principles (coursework or projects acceptable).
- Bold problem-solving, strong communication, and teamwork to ignite ideas and deliver results.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Drive to master cutting-edge tech in a high-energy startup environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Be physically able to perform standard construction tasks.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by authorized personnel. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the organization and to accommodate individuals with disabilities as reasonable. Successful performance requires the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to execute each responsibility proficiently. Requirements listed represent the minimum threshold for success; however, certain criteria may exclude individuals posing a direct threat to their own or others’ safety. This document does not establish an employment contract beyond an “at-will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.