Boston Dynamics

Develops legged robots for industrial use

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 13

Internship · Winter 2027Waltham, MA, USA$32 - $37 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Be a current student enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant field.
Have familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD through coursework, clubs, or prior internships.
Be able to read basic mechanical assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Have hands-on experience building, tinkering with, or troubleshooting mechanical or electromechanical projects, such as machine shop work, FIRST/VEX Robotics, Formula SAE, or personal builds.
Have basic experience with Excel and programming or scripting such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

Conduct time studies on the production floor, gather assembly data, and help identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Use 2D/3D CAD to help design and update factory floor layouts, ergonomic workbenches, and custom assembly tools and fixtures.
Assist engineers with prototype builds by reviewing Bills of Materials, testing assembly sequences, and identifying manufacturing improvements early in design.
Support building, testing, and documenting step-by-step assembly instructions and shop-floor tooling for production technicians.
Support prototyping, setup, and testing of new manufacturing tools, fixtures, and robotic automation cells.
Help investigate assembly issues, test fixes, and collaborate with Production and Quality teams to keep builds running smoothly.

Desired Qualifications

Work hands-on alongside engineers and technicians on the factory floor and be eager to learn and ask questions.

Engineering Co-op – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)

This 6-month Co-op will begin on January 4th, 2027, in our Waltham, MA robotics factory.

Public Transportation is Accessible from Boston/Alewife.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. While our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube show what remarkably capable robots can do, our focus is on scaling automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics. We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, hands-on engineering co-op to help design, integrate, and optimize the manufacturing systems that bring our robots to life.

The Team:

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Co-op, you won't be stuck doing repetitive busywork. You will join an integrated, cross-functional team that brings together Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Factory Automation. Working closely with a dedicated mentor across robot platforms like Spot, Stretch, and Atlas, you will get real-world experience learning how we build, automate, and scale complex robotics hardware.

Day to day activities:

Time Studies & Process Improvement: Conduct time studies on the production floor, gather assembly data, and help to spot bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Layout & Workstation Design: Use 2D/3D CAD to help design and update factory floor layouts, ergonomic workbenches, and custom assembly tools/fixtures.
New Product Support: Assist engineers with prototype builds by reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs), testing assembly sequences, and helping identify manufacturing improvements early in design.
Work Instructions & Tooling: Support building, testing, and documenting clear step-by-step assembly instructions and shop-floor tooling for our production technicians.
Automation & R&D Projects: Support the prototyping, setup, and testing of new manufacturing tools, fixtures, and robotic automation cells.
Hands-On Troubleshooting: Help investigate assembly issues, test fixes, and collaborate with Production and Quality teams to keep builds running smoothly.

Desired skills:

Current student enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant fields.
Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (such as SolidWorks, Catia, or AutoCAD) through coursework, clubs, or prior internships.
Ability to read basic mechanical assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Hands-on experience building, tinkering, or troubleshooting mechanical or electro-mechanical projects (e.g., machine shop work, FIRST/VEX Robotics, Formula SAE, or personal builds).
Basic experience with Excel and programming/scripting (e.g., Python or MATLAB) for analyzing data.
Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and work hands-on alongside engineers and technicians on the factory floor.

The pay range for this position is between $32 to $37 per hour.

About the Company

Boston Dynamics

Develops legged robots for industrial use

Boston Dynamics designs and sells advanced legged robots to improve safety and efficiency in industrial and research settings. Its products, such as Spot and Pick, use onboard AI to perceive the environment, balance and navigate complex terrain, and autonomously avoid obstacles, enabling tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for people. Spot is a mobile, 65-pound robot that can traverse stairs, uneven surfaces, and rough terrain, while Pick focuses on manipulation for robotics workflows. The company differentiates itself through its focus on mobility, dexterity, and safety, maintaining US-made production, and offering controlled sales plus ongoing maintenance, training, and support to commercial, industrial, and academic clients rather than consumer buyers. The goal is to augment human workers by handling risky or monotonous tasks, increasing safety and productivity across industries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Waltham, MA
Founded: 1992

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