Internship
Electrical Engineering Internship/Co-op
Fall 2024
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Teleo
11-50 employees
Retrofitting heavy equipment for remote control
Compensation Overview
$5k - $6kMonthly
Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) in progress
- Strong interest in learning and applying cross-domain knowledge
- Desire to learn the electrical engineering toolkit (circuit simulator, schematic tools, multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator)
- Involved in the development and deployment of novel instances of the Teleo hardware kit
- Integrating new hardware designs and evolving existing designs alongside Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and technicians
- Involved with harness design, schematic capture, logic optimization, board/hardware bring-up, and technical documentation
- Participate in hardware assembly and field engineering work
Teleo retrofits heavy equipment in the mining and construction sectors to create remotely controlled robots, allowing operators to manage machinery from a safe location. This approach enhances safety by keeping operators away from hazardous environments and improves efficiency by enabling control of multiple machines from one spot. Unlike competitors that sell new equipment, Teleo focuses on upgrading existing machinery, which reduces costs for clients. The company's goal is to enhance safety and productivity in industries that rely heavily on heavy machinery.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$20.1M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↓ -20%1 year growth
↓ -20%2 year growth
↓ -20%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Teleo's recent customer launches and partnerships, including with Tomahawk Construction and RDO Equipment Co., indicate strong market adoption and growth potential.
- The addition of experienced board members like Roger Fradin and Adam Grosser enhances Teleo's strategic direction and industry credibility.
- Expanding dealer networks across the American Midwest, Australia, and Southeast Asia positions Teleo for significant international growth.
What critics are saying
- The industrial automation market is highly competitive, and Teleo must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
- Reliance on retrofitting existing equipment may limit scalability and market reach compared to companies offering new autonomous machinery.
What makes Teleo unique
- Teleo's retrofit approach allows clients to upgrade existing machinery, avoiding the high costs of new equipment, unlike competitors who may require full replacements.
- The focus on teleoperation and remote control significantly enhances safety and operational efficiency, setting Teleo apart in the industrial automation market.
- Teleo's ability to control multiple machines from a single location offers a unique productivity advantage over traditional heavy equipment operations.