What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Intern/Associate Engineer position at Shinkei?
What You Get To Do
This role offers hands-on experience in the development, prototyping, and testing of robotic systems deployed in a marine environment and tailored for the seafood industry. You'll work closely with our core team of engineers, contributing to meaningful projects that blend mechanical engineering with real-world problem-solving.
This role is open to new grads as an Associate Engineer role where you have the potential opportunity to earn a full-time position at the end of your internship.
- Design, prototype and test mechanical components for robotic systems
- Conduct research to identify innovative solutions for challenges in seafood automation
- Own an entire project and collaborate with the wider engineering team to assemble, troubleshoot, test and validate as needed
- Support the development of experimental setups for testing and validation of robotic systems
- Participate in team brainstorming sessions and provide creative input for design challenges
- Deliver documented design iterations, experimental results, and findings in a clear and organized manner
- Interest in machine design
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related
- Experience designing mechanical components in CAD
- Experience with conventional machining and rapid prototyping
- Exposure to common machine elements such as bearings, gears, belt/cable, lead screws)
- Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience with robotics, hands on fabrication, food equipment, or marine tech/fisheries is a bonus
This role offers hands-on experience in the development, prototyping, and testing of robotic systems deployed in a marine environment and tailored for the seafood industry. You'll work closely with our core team of engineers, contributing to meaningful projects that blend mechanical engineering with real-world problem-solving.
This role is open to new grads as an Associate Engineer role where you have the potential opportunity to earn a full-time position at the end of your internship.