What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent: Mechatronics Intern – Orlando, Florida | 1–2 Month Internship position at Planate Management Group?
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
We are looking for a Mechatronics Intern to support our Robotics team in building, assembling, and testing mechanical and electrical components. You will work hands-on with parts, tools, wiring, and hardware to turn designs and build instructions into working products.
You are expected to work from our Orlando office for six (6) hours/day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solder components onto circuit boards and perform basic electronic assembly
- Cut, strip, crimp, and route wires and cables for electrical assemblies
- Cut and prepare materials such as metal, plastic, and wood using hand and power tools
- Assemble mechanical and electrical components according to drawings, schematics, and build instructions
- Perform basic testing and inspection using tools such as multimeters and other bench equipment
- Assist with wiring and setup of electronics, including power supplies, batteries, motors, and sensors
- Maintain an organized and clean workspace while following safety procedure
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
- Currently pursuing a degree or program in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent hands-on experience
- Basic soldering experience through coursework, hobby projects, robotics clubs, or similar activities
- Comfortable using hand tools and willing to learn how to safely operate power tools
- Able to read and follow basic electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and build instructions
- Detail-oriented, patient, hands-on, and willing to learn
- Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, or similar robotics and electronics projects preferred
- Familiarity with 3D printing or CAD preferred
- Hands-on experience setting up electronics, including wiring power, batteries, motors, sensors, and using bench equipment such as power supplies and multimeters preferred
- Familiarity with basic machining and fabrication techniques is preferred.
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.
We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!