🧪 Mechatronics Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Engineering Intern (6-12 months)
LocationMountain View, CA
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Typeinternship
Company size11+ people
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🧪 Mechatronics Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Engineering Intern (6-12 months)
Mountain View, CA (On-Site)/Internship
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About the role
Join our validation team to build the hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure that makes robotic systems safer, more observable, and faster to iterate. You will combine mechanical fixtures, electronics, firmware tools, and automated test workflows to characterize subsystems and full robotic assemblies.
Requirements
Requirements
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01Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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02Hands-on experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
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03Experience writing Python, Rust, C/C++, or similar code for test automation or data collection.
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04Comfort using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and DAQ systems.
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05Strong experimental judgment, documentation habits, and root-cause problem solving.
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06(+) Experience with HIL/SIL test systems, automated regression testing, or CI for hardware.
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07(+) Experience with motor control, CAN/CAN-FD, EtherCAT, ROS/ROS2, or real-time systems.
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08(+) Experience designing test fixtures, harnesses, or safety systems.
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09(+) Familiarity with data analysis and visualization in Python.
Details & responsibilities
Responsibilities
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01Design and build hardware-in-the-loop test setups for actuators, sensors, motor controllers, and integrated robotic mechanisms.
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02Create automated test procedures for functional, performance, reliability, and regression testing.
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03Develop fixtures, harnesses, instrumentation layouts, and data-acquisition workflows.
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04Analyze test data, isolate failures, and communicate clear findings to mechanical, EE, firmware, and controls teams.
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05Improve test coverage and repeatability through scripting, calibration, documentation, and safety interlocks.
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06A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.
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07A portfolio is recommended where relevant.
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08Interview process: two technical interviews and one CEO interview.
Compensation & benefits
Benefits
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01Health Insurance: Health coverage for interns.
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02Meals: Lunch and dinner provided.
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03Commuter Benefit: Assistance with local transportation costs.
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04Snacks and Drinks: Fully stocked office kitchen.
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05Immigration Support: TN sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
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06Career Growth: Strong potential for full-time conversion after the internship.
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