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Bright Machines

Software-defined microfactories automate precision assembly

Mechatronics Engineering Intern

Robotics & Autonomous SystemsPosted on Apr 11
Internship · Summer 2026San Francisco, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or demonstrated equivalency or pursuing related degrees)
  • Strong communication skills and attention to process detail
  • Experience in interpreting data, analyzing results, and communicating through visualizations
  • Experience with programming and applied mathematics (for example: Python, Matlab, C++, Structured Text)
  • Examples of personal or professional projects showing your problem-solving approach

Responsibilities

  • Working with other team members to investigate new designs, prototype new systems, and evaluate technical feasibility in the Robotics Lab
  • Designing, executing, and documenting test plans to validate and improve state-of-the-art software and hardware

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic experience in motion planning and controls
  • Experience programming robots
  • Design team experience (for example: Formula SAE, robotics clubs, etc.)
  • Mechanical design/build experience for fixtures
  • Experience with metrology, kinematics, and precision mechanisms

About the Company

Bright Machines

Software-defined microfactories automate precision assembly

Bright Machines provides intelligent automation for the manufacturing industry, focusing on electronic assembly. Its Microfactory is a software-defined production line that combines hardware and cloud-based software to automate high-precision, repetitive tasks, allowing plants to scale output, cut labor costs, and adapt quickly to demand changes. It differentiates itself by tightly integrating software with hardware in a single system, emphasizing software-defined control to improve scalability, flexibility, and total cost of ownership across electronics, automotive, and medical devices. The company's goal is to help manufacturers become more efficient, reduce costs, and stay agile in a changing global market.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$437M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2018

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