Scale Prototyping Shop Intern - Innovation Works, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

Scale Prototyping Shop Intern

Internship, 16-29 hours / week (Grant Position)

Job Summary :

The Robotics Factory (RF), led by Innovation Works, facilitates the formation, launch, and growth of robotics startups through three programs : Create, Accelerate, & Scale. This position falls under the Scale program and supports Robotics Factory users in product development from idea through prototyping to manufacturing at scale. The Scale Prototyping Shop Intern will report to the Manufacturing Program Manager and work closely with other members of the manufacturing team.

This is a unique opportunity to help bring a variety of new technologies to life. You’ll be working in an exciting new prototyping facility, the Scale Shop, and you will also have the opportunity to help select, purchase, operate, and maintain the shop’s equipment.

The Scale Prototyping Shop Intern will use their skills to support the prototyping of robotic systems and ensure the RF Scale Shop is a clean, safe, and well-organized prototyping shop. They’ll also ensure the shop has the necessary equipment and supplies for robotics startups to rapidly iterate on their designs. The goal is to reduce their product development costs, time, and connect these entrepreneurs to the regional supply chain options.

Key Responsibilities :

• Set up, maintain, and implement equipment preventative maintenance and repair procedures; organize equipment manuals and technical documentation
• Maintain a culture of safety for themselves and others while working in a shared shop .
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues with prototyping equipment
• Fabricate electrical and mechanical systems based on technical documentation provided by RF-users or RF Scale teammates
• Support Robotics Factory Residents in fabricating their prototypes
• Ensure the shop stays clean, safe, and well-organized by checking inventory, tidying up, and inspiring Residents to follow shop procedures
• Support the addition of new supplies, equipment, and software needed to assist startup companies.
• Communicate effectively with RF-users & IW staff that possess a wide range of skills & experience.

Secondary Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills, Required

Qualifications & Skills, Preferred

Work Environment :

Benefits :

Innovation Works provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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