Intern- Manufacturing Engineer

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

Intern- Manufacturing Engineer

Term: Summer (May-Aug)

At Symbotic, early career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands-on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross-functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Along the way, Interns and Co-ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.

Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our External Manufacturing team within our Manufacturing organization. Your job will be to support external manufacturing partners and internal engineering teams by helping improve manufacturing processes, prepare products for production, and support manufacturing readiness for our automated systems. 

This is a cross-functional internship for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and process engineering.

What we do

The External Manufacturing team sits within the External Manufacturing organization and partners with external manufacturers and internal engineering teams to support the production of Symbotic's automated solutions. Since manufacturing is performed through external partners, the team works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to establish manufacturing processes, support production readiness, manage engineering changes, and help ensure products can be manufactured efficiently and reliably.

What you'll do

• Support senior engineers and external manufacturing partners on manufacturing readiness, production support, and continuous improvement activities.

• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to prepare manufacturing readiness documentation, support engineering changes, and help maintain standard manufacturing processes and procedures.

• Work across mechanical and electrical systems, including reviewing drawings, manufacturing requirements, and production-related technical documentation.

• Support Design for Manufacturability activities and help identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and scalability.

• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and design challenges and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify practical solutions.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including opportunities to use dashboards, data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve team efficiency.

• Travel to external manufacturing partner locations as needed to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations and support production activities.

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Academic project, lab, internship, co-op, or other hands-on exposure to manufacturing, automation, prototyping, or engineering processes.

• Ability to interpret and work with mechanical or electrical engineering documentation, with an interest in developing experience across both disciplines.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an interest in process improvement and learning how products move from engineering into manufacturing.

• Interest in using data, dashboards, automation, or emerging tools to improve manufacturing and engineering processes.

Our Environment

• Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.

• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.