Mechanical Design Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)
Matic, Mountain View, CA, United States
Company Overview
Each year, 2.5 trillion hours are spent on household chores. At Matic, we’re on a mission to recapture that lost time, and we’re doing it by revolutionizing home robotics.
Our first product, also called Matic, is a Wall‑E-esque floor cleaning robot. We've built what amounts to “full self‑driving in the home” with real‑time 3‑D mapping, adaptive path‑tracking, and a precise semantic understanding of the home. Our breakthroughs in spatial AI allow Matic to work reliably in real homes, using only RGB cameras and neural networks running on‑device.
Privacy First
What happens in the home, stays in the home. Our robots are private by design, with all data processing performed by the robot itself, not in the cloud.
Our Approach
Before the iPhone, consumers adopted several distinct devices; cell phones, PDAs, and portable music players each served a particular need. We believe in a similar progression for home robotics, starting with single‑purpose robots and building iteratively toward more complex capabilities over time.
Our Culture
Matic is a tight‑knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish. We're ultra‑hardworking people committed to solving tough problems that save precious time and energy.
About the role
We're looking for a Mechanical Design intern to join us on the ground floor, with a runway for huge and immediate impact.
What you'll do:
Work on end‑to‑end design and manufacturing of parts and sub‑assemblies
Fabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly, advance your concepts through to high volume production
Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
Component‑level testing for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of subject matter experts to create a cohesive and balanced product
Establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and CMs in a startup environment
What we look for:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and in the senior year of study
Ability to commit to a 6‑month internship (with potential extension up to 12 months), working on‑site at our Mountain View facility in California
Demonstrated hands‑on project experience in mechanical design (academic, research, internships, or personal projects), ideally on consumer‑facing products
Foundational understanding of materials and high‑volume manufacturing methods such as injection molding
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling software
Working knowledge of GD&T, basic finite element analysis (FEA), and design for reliability concepts
Thrives in a fast‑paced, startup environment and is eager to take on challenging, hands‑on work
High level of ownership, curiosity, and pride in delivering quality work
Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis and design for reliability concepts
Comfort with fast‑paced, startup atmosphere – you don’t shy away from the hard work
High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
We'd love to hear from you if…
You are genuinely motivated to help those around you
You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
You love diagnosing complex technical issues
You are excited to do great work
Compensation:
Salary Offered: $26.20/hour
Actual Compensation will depend on skills, experience and qualifications. Base Salary is one part of the total compensation package.
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Each year, 2.5 trillion hours are spent on household chores. At Matic, we’re on a mission to recapture that lost time, and we’re doing it by revolutionizing home robotics.
Our first product, also called Matic, is a Wall‑E-esque floor cleaning robot. We've built what amounts to “full self‑driving in the home” with real‑time 3‑D mapping, adaptive path‑tracking, and a precise semantic understanding of the home. Our breakthroughs in spatial AI allow Matic to work reliably in real homes, using only RGB cameras and neural networks running on‑device.
Privacy First
What happens in the home, stays in the home. Our robots are private by design, with all data processing performed by the robot itself, not in the cloud.
Our Approach
Before the iPhone, consumers adopted several distinct devices; cell phones, PDAs, and portable music players each served a particular need. We believe in a similar progression for home robotics, starting with single‑purpose robots and building iteratively toward more complex capabilities over time.
Our Culture
Matic is a tight‑knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish. We're ultra‑hardworking people committed to solving tough problems that save precious time and energy.
About the role
We're looking for a Mechanical Design intern to join us on the ground floor, with a runway for huge and immediate impact.
What you'll do:
Work on end‑to‑end design and manufacturing of parts and sub‑assemblies
Fabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly, advance your concepts through to high volume production
Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
Component‑level testing for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of subject matter experts to create a cohesive and balanced product
Establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and CMs in a startup environment
What we look for:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and in the senior year of study
Ability to commit to a 6‑month internship (with potential extension up to 12 months), working on‑site at our Mountain View facility in California
Demonstrated hands‑on project experience in mechanical design (academic, research, internships, or personal projects), ideally on consumer‑facing products
Foundational understanding of materials and high‑volume manufacturing methods such as injection molding
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling software
Working knowledge of GD&T, basic finite element analysis (FEA), and design for reliability concepts
Thrives in a fast‑paced, startup environment and is eager to take on challenging, hands‑on work
High level of ownership, curiosity, and pride in delivering quality work
Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis and design for reliability concepts
Comfort with fast‑paced, startup atmosphere – you don’t shy away from the hard work
High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
We'd love to hear from you if…
You are genuinely motivated to help those around you
You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
You love diagnosing complex technical issues
You are excited to do great work
Compensation:
Salary Offered: $26.20/hour
Actual Compensation will depend on skills, experience and qualifications. Base Salary is one part of the total compensation package.
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