Summer 2024 - Robotics Intern
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
StepUp & Start Internship Program Statement:
The College of Engineering Internship Coordinator has reviewed our application and approved us for the StepUp and StartUp Program.
Only students registered for the StepUp & StartUp Internship (SUSU IP) can apply for this position. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Alejandro Chacon, College of Engineering Internship Coordinator, at 702-895-1892 or Alejandro.chacon@unlv.edu.
To register for the StepUp and StartUp Internship Program, click here.
THE COMPANY
August Robotics is a growing international start-up which builds robots to automate dirty, dangerous and dull jobs for businesses. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and has offices in mainland China, Germany and USA. The company enjoys the support of some of the world’s most prolific VC investors.
August Robotics believes in the potential for humans and robots to collaborate and co-operate, and aspires to be at the forefront of the coming “robotics revolution”. We seek talented intern engineers to join August Robotics Inc, one of international hub of August Robotics.
ROBOTICS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We are seeking students from USA universities to take part in our Robotics Student Internship Program:
- Start as a robotics intern for 3-12 months, working part-time out of our office in Las Vegas.
- Upon the successful conclusion of their internship, interns will have the opportunity to transition to a job as full-time Robotics Engineer in USA or one of our other international hubs
This program will suit those with an aspiration to build a career as a robotics R&D engineer after graduation, but also to gain some practical work experience in a real-life robotics work environment before their graduation.
YOUR TASKS AS AN INTERN
- You will help to carry out ongoing maintenance of the company’s robots at our workshop in Las Vegas (USA)
- You will assist our USA staff members to deploy our world-leading exhibition robots at exhibition centers all over USA and around continental North America (all travel and accommodation expenses met by the company)
- You will assist our USA office R&D engineers to test and develop new features for our fleet of robots
YOUR SKILLS
You must demonstrate:
- An enthusiasm for technology and for robotics
- You are studying at a USA University for a degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong communication skills and teamwork capabilities
- Independence, proactivity and creativity
- An ability to work hard when required
- Professional level of spoken and written English
- Eligibility to work as an intern in USA
- Proximity to our office in Las Vegas
In addition to the above requirements, ALL of which you must demonstrate to be considered for this role, the following skills are helpful but not required:
- Good understanding of the Electronic Engineering concepts, and there is relative working experience
- Good internship experiences in electrical, mechanical or engineering field
- Hold a valid drivers licence that enables you to drive in USA
You should be comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the idea of working in an entrepreneurial culture. You should be open to new experiences, open to learning new things, and willing to jump in and lend a hand on a range of different issues and tasks when the need arises.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to employment@augustrobotics.com
The future is now waiting for you – and we hope to be welcoming you soon as part of our international robotics team!