Robotics Operations Intern — Part-Time

Civ Robotics develops autonomous robotic solutions for the infrastructure construction industry. The part-time Robotics Operations Intern will support daily fleet operations by preparing robots and equipment for deployments, managing shipments and inventory, maintaining the workspace, and assisting with testing and troubleshooting.

What you'll do:

• Prepare robots, accessories, tools, and equipment for customer deployments and shipments
• Pack, organize, label, and coordinate outgoing robot shipments
• Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incoming and returned equipment
• Help prepare robots for upcoming deployments, demos, and field operations
• Perform basic robot setup, cleaning, charging, inspection, and readiness checks
• Maintain organized inventory of robots, accessories, spare parts, tools, and shipping materials
• Track equipment moving in and out of the office and help ensure everything is accounted for
• Assist with basic robot testing, troubleshooting, and operational tasks
• Help keep our robotics workspace organized and deployment-ready
• Jump in on other hands-on operational projects as needed

What they're looking for:

• * Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or another related technical field
• * Interest in robotics, hardware, automation, or electromechanical systems
• * Comfortable working hands-on with physical equipment, tools, and robotic hardware
• * Highly organized and detail-oriented
• * Dependable and comfortable taking ownership of recurring operational tasks
• * Willing to learn and jump in wherever the team needs support
• * Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment
• * Able to safely lift and move equipment as required for shipping and operational preparation
• * Available to work part-time from our San Francisco office during the academic year
• * Hands-on experience with robotics, electronics, mechanical systems, or hardware
• * Experience with tools, assembly, repairs, fabrication, or technical projects
• * Participation in a university robotics team, Formula SAE, FIRST Robotics, makerspace, or similar hands-on engineering activities

Benefits:

• Part-time work arrangement
• Practical exposure to robotics operations, robot hardware, deployment preparation, fleet and equipment management, testing, and troubleshooting
• Opportunities to take on more technical projects and responsibilities as you become familiar with the robots and systems