Co-Op Mechanical Engineering Summer 2026 (Seguin, US) at Vitesco Technologies
Vitesco Technologies · Seguin, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Seguin
THE PROJECT
- Gain understanding of robotic functions, programming, and uses
- Gain understanding of PLC to Cobot interface
- Develop controlled experiments to characterize robot capabilities for new use cases
- Collect and analyze maintenance data to develop a preventative maintenance plan for robot arms
- Gain understanding of best practices and methods for CAD modeling and drawings
- Work with experienced engineers to implement new robot use cases
- Monitor robotic implementations for continuous improvement opportunities
THE OUTCOME
- Understanding of robotics use cases in modern manufacturing environment
- Clear understanding of programming, advantages, and drawbacks for industrial vs collaborative robotic arms
- Recommendations for enhanced robotic uses in manufacturing lines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Scheduled work day is Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (40hrs a week) but Intern must be available for 24/7 production operation. We will not be able to accommodate any changes to this schedule.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
- Must be able to present scope and outcome of project to management
- Solidworks CAD experience
- Good interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand/climb/stoop/bend/carry up to 28 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PLC programming experience
- Robotic programming experience
- Electronics knowledge + ability to troubleshoot using schematics
- Minitab Statistical software experience
- Strong data analysis skills
