Internship
Firmware Engineering Internship/Co-op
Winter/Spring 2025
Updated on 9/17/2024
Teleo
11-50 employees
Retrofitting heavy equipment for remote control
Compensation Overview
$28.85 - $34.62Hourly
Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in progress
- Proven experience bringing up PCBAs, µC and developing algorithms on RTOS
- Strong interest in embedded firmware development for safety-critical application
- implement, test, and validate on-board firmware used for Teleo's Supervised Autonomy
- involved in the testing, validation, and deployment of firmware on proprietary Teleo ECUs
- interfacing daily with software, and hardware engineers
- directly involved in the launch of new heavy equipment supported by Teleo
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
↑ 0%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.