Robotics & Physical AI Intern (Robotics)

TL;DR

Robotics & Physical AI Intern (Robotics): Building experimental setups and collecting high-quality robot data for industrial AI systems with an accent on hardware integration, Linux-based data pipelines, and model training workflows. Focus on hands-on lab execution, dataset preparation, and collaborating with engineering teams to solve complex robotics challenges.

Location: Must be local to North Reading, MA, US; no relocation provided

Compensation: $25.50–$47.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in test and automation solutions, powering next-generation technologies across various industries.

What you will do

• Mechanically assemble, modify, and maintain robotic workcells and end-effectors.
• Bring up, test, and troubleshoot sensors and robot subsystems.
• Execute structured robot data-collection runs using defined protocols.
• Use Linux and Python to ingest, clean, and package multimodal robot datasets.
• Launch and monitor model training and evaluation jobs.
• Document experimental setups and contribute to lab process improvements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Must be local to North Reading, MA; no relocation provided.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and hardware integration experience.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and Python programming.
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ROS2 or robotics software frameworks.
• Exposure to PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with sensors, cameras, or data engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with Docker or MLOps practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Real-world experience with industrial robotic systems.
• Mentorship from experienced robotics and AI engineers.
• Hands-on contribution to production-relevant projects.
• Inclusive work environment focused on innovation and learning.