Fall 2026

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Posted on 8/21/2026

Lab37 Robotics

Lab37 Robotics

Robotic food assembly automation for restaurants

Compensation Overview

$25 - $35/hr

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Office-based work is onsite five days per week.

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
3D Modeling
Robotics
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Practical experience building and testing mechanical systems, with hands-on fabrication skills highly valued.
  • Enthusiasm for actuation, mechanisms, and robotics.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to mechanical design challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of hardware sub-components and test rigs while working with the team to understand the larger system and contribute to its overall success.
  • Generate requirements, create computer-aided design models, and maintain documentation for project development, fabrication, and testing.
  • Design and develop mechanical sub-components and test rigs for functionality and manufacturability.
  • Create detailed three-dimensional computer-aided design models, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.
  • Build and test prototypes hands-on, analyze performance data, and iterate designs.
  • Use manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs for performance and efficiency.
  • Participate in design reviews, present design concepts, and demonstrate prototypes to stakeholders.
  • Manage documentation related to project plans, design specifications, and testing procedures.

Lab37 Robotics builds robotic systems that automate food assembly on restaurant lines. Its flagship product, the Bowl Builder, handles live order assembly from bowl dispense to bag close, using thermally controlled dispensers and intelligent controls for custom orders and dietary needs. What sets Lab37 apart is pairing robotics engineering with culinary expertise, cutting labor costs and defects while holding consistency at peak volume. The goal is to make great food more accessible by helping restaurants scale without added staffing burdens.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lab37 says Bowl Builder now operates in U.S. restaurants, validating commercial readiness.
  • The August 2026 Atoms restructuring groups Lab37 with CloudKitchens and Otter, tightening execution.
  • Early trials reportedly lifted revenue at tested locations, strengthening a sales story for operators.

What critics are saying

  • Multiple startups, including Miso, are chasing restaurant automation with bigger brands and patents.
  • Lab37 discloses no commercial system count, signaling weak market traction and opaque adoption.
  • If CloudKitchens retools strategy, Lab37 loses its captive distribution and existential backing.

What makes Lab37 Robotics unique

  • Lab37’s Bowl Builder automates bowl assembly, bagging, and customization end-to-end.
  • The company sits inside CloudKitchens’ broader food-automation stack, giving immediate test kitchens.
  • Eric Meyhofer’s autonomy background brings robotics engineering depth uncommon in restaurant tech.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Bereavement leave

Paid Parental Leave