{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8bf84e57bdf974285a3dbc2d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8bf84e57bdf974285a3dbc2d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8bf84e57bdf974285a3dbc2d","title":"Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern","description":"Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern\n(ID: 2026-1745)\n\nAxle is a bioscience and information technology company delivering advanced solutions in translational research, biomedical informatics, data science, as well as automation and robotics engineering to research centers and healthcare organizations worldwide. With deep expertise spanning biomedical science, software engineering, robotics, and program management, we develop and deploy innovative tools, automated systems, and data-driven approaches that enhance decision-making and accelerate scientific discovery. We partner with leading research institutions, including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as private sector pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and other public and private organizations.\n\nWe are looking for a Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern who wants to build real machines that operate in scientific laboratories.\n\nThis is not a simulation or purely software role — you will work on physical robotic systems that combine:\n\nRobotic manipulators\n\nElectronic control systems\n\nSensors and instrumentation\n\nMechanical tooling and fixtures\n\nSoftware that coordinates complex experimental workflows\n\nYou will help design, build, and debug automation systems that run real experiments in real laboratories.\n\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys building things that move, sense, and interact with the physical world.\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\nYou may work on projects such as:\n\nDesigning and implementing robotic workflows for automated laboratory experiments\n\nIntegrating robotic arms with laboratory instruments and sensors\n\nDeveloping embedded electronics and control systems for automation hardware\n\nWriting software that coordinates robotic motion and experimental protocols\n\nDesigning mechanical fixtures, tooling, and robotic end-effectors\n\nBuilding prototypes and testing new automation concepts\n\nDebugging complex hardware/software interactions in real-world systems\n\nImproving the reliability and performance of robotic laboratory workflows\n\nYour work will directly contribute to building systems that scientists use to accelerate discovery.\n\nTechnologies You May Work With\nDepending on the project, you may work with:\n\nRobotic manipulators and motion systems\n\nPython / C++ control software\n\nRobotics frameworks (ROS or similar)\n\nMicrocontrollers and embedded systems\n\nElectronic circuit design and hardware interfaces\n\nSensors, actuators, and motor control systems\n\nMechanical design and rapid prototyping (CAD, 3D printing, machining)\n\nLaboratory automation devices and instrumentation\n\nYou will gain experience integrating electronics, mechanics, and software into real robotic systems.\n\nWho Should Apply\nWe are looking for people who enjoy building complex hardware/software systems.\n\nYou might be a good fit if you have:\n\nBuilt robots, drones, vehicles, or hardware systems\n\nDesigned electronics or embedded systems\n\nWritten software that controls physical devices\n\nWorked on robotics teams, research labs, or hardware startups\n\nDebugged systems where software, electronics, and mechanics interact\n\nRequirements\nRequired\n\nPursuing a BS/MS degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field\n\nStrong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)\n\nExperience working with hardware systems\n\nInterest in robotics, automation, and physical systems\n\nComfortable building and debugging real machines\n\nBonus\n\nExperience with robotic manipulators\n\nEmbedded systems or microcontroller development\n\nMechanical design or fabrication\n\nControl systems or motion planning\n\nInterest in chemistry, biology, or scientific research\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nHands-on experience building robotic systems used in scientific discovery\n\nExposure to real-world hardware development and system integrationOwnership of meaningful engineering problems\n\nThe opportunity to help develop technology that accelerates drug discovery\n\nWe value people who:\n\nBuild things\n\nDebug problems others avoid\n\nEnjoy working across hardware and software\n\nLearn quickly and take ownership\n\nAre excited about applying robotics to real-world scientific problems\n\nSchedule\nDates: April 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026\n\nPart time (20 hours/week) during school months (April, May, September, October)\n\nFull time (40 hours/week) during summer months (June, July, August)\n\nThe diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.\n\nAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact careers@axleinfo.com\n\nDisclaimer\nThe above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. 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With deep expertise spanning biomedical science, software engineering, robotics, and program management, we develop and deploy innovative tools, automated systems, and data-driven approaches that enhance decision-making and accelerate scientific discovery. We partner with leading research institutions, including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as private sector pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and other public and private organizations.\n\nWe are looking for a Robotics & Automation Engineering Intern who wants to build real machines that operate in scientific laboratories.\n\nThis is not a simulation or purely software role — you will work on physical robotic systems that combine:\n\nRobotic manipulators\n\nElectronic control systems\n\nSensors and instrumentation\n\nMechanical tooling and fixtures\n\nSoftware that coordinates complex experimental workflows\n\nYou will help design, build, and debug automation systems that run real experiments in real laboratories.\n\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys building things that move, sense, and interact with the physical world.\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\nYou may work on projects such as:\n\nDesigning and implementing robotic workflows for automated laboratory experiments\n\nIntegrating robotic arms with laboratory instruments and sensors\n\nDeveloping embedded electronics and control systems for automation hardware\n\nWriting software that coordinates robotic motion and experimental protocols\n\nDesigning mechanical fixtures, tooling, and robotic end-effectors\n\nBuilding prototypes and testing new automation concepts\n\nDebugging complex hardware/software interactions in real-world systems\n\nImproving the reliability and performance of robotic laboratory workflows\n\nYour work will directly contribute to building systems that scientists use to accelerate discovery.\n\nTechnologies You May Work With\nDepending on the project, you may work with:\n\nRobotic manipulators and motion systems\n\nPython / C++ control software\n\nRobotics frameworks (ROS or similar)\n\nMicrocontrollers and embedded systems\n\nElectronic circuit design and hardware interfaces\n\nSensors, actuators, and motor control systems\n\nMechanical design and rapid prototyping (CAD, 3D printing, machining)\n\nLaboratory automation devices and instrumentation\n\nYou will gain experience integrating electronics, mechanics, and software into real robotic systems.\n\nWho Should Apply\nWe are looking for people who enjoy building complex hardware/software systems.\n\nYou might be a good fit if you have:\n\nBuilt robots, drones, vehicles, or hardware systems\n\nDesigned electronics or embedded systems\n\nWritten software that controls physical devices\n\nWorked on robotics teams, research labs, or hardware startups\n\nDebugged systems where software, electronics, and mechanics interact\n\nRequirements\nRequired\n\nPursuing a BS/MS degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field\n\nStrong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)\n\nExperience working with hardware systems\n\nInterest in robotics, automation, and physical systems\n\nComfortable building and debugging real machines\n\nBonus\n\nExperience with robotic manipulators\n\nEmbedded systems or microcontroller development\n\nMechanical design or fabrication\n\nControl systems or motion planning\n\nInterest in chemistry, biology, or scientific research\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nHands-on experience building robotic systems used in scientific discovery\n\nExposure to real-world hardware development and system integrationOwnership of meaningful engineering problems\n\nThe opportunity to help develop technology that accelerates drug discovery\n\nWe value people who:\n\nBuild things\n\nDebug problems others avoid\n\nEnjoy working across hardware and software\n\nLearn quickly and take ownership\n\nAre excited about applying robotics to real-world scientific problems\n\nSchedule\nDates: April 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026\n\nPart time (20 hours/week) during school months (April, May, September, October)\n\nFull time (40 hours/week) during summer months (June, July, August)\n\nThe diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.\n\nAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact careers@axleinfo.com\n\nDisclaimer\nThe above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.\n\nSalary Range\n$20 - $20 USD\n\nVoluntary Self-Identification\nFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in an confidential file.\n\nAs set forth in Axle’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.\n\nIf you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:\n\nA \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.\n\nA \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.\n\nAn \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.\n\nAn \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.\n\nWhy are you being asked to complete this form?\n\nWe are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.\n\nCompleting this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .\n\nHow do you know if you have a disability?\n\nA disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:\n\nAlcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)\n\nAutoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS\n\nBlind or low vision\n\nCancer (past or present)\n\nCardiovascular or heart disease\n\nCeliac disease\n\nCerebral palsy\n\nDeaf or serious difficulty hearing\n\nDiabetes\n\nDisfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders\n\nEpilepsy or other seizure disorder\n\nGastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome\n\nIntellectual or developmental disability\n\nMental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD\n\nMissing limbs or partially missing limbs\n\nMobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports\n\nNervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)\n\nNeurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities\n\nPartial or complete paralysis (any cause)\n\nPulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema\n\nShort stature (dwarfism)\n\nTraumatic brain injury\n\nPUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. 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