Job Description

Position: Mechanical Design Intern
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Area of Study: Mechanical/Mechatronics/System Design/Electrical Engineering
Division: OTTO Motors
Term: Spring 2023
About Clearpath Robotics Inc.
Clearpath Robotics Inc. develops the future of robotics technology through development and sale of industry-leading self-driving technology, products, and services to over 500 of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative brands. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered through the company\xe2\x80\x99s research and industrial divisions: Clearpath Robotics and OTTO\xe2\x84\xa2 Motors. Clearpath Robotics Inc. is an award-winning company with recent awards including Robotics Business Review Top 50 Robotics Company, Edison Award for Innovation, Business Insider Top 40 under 40, and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers.
About OTTO\xe2\x84\xa2 Motors
OTTO\xe2\x84\xa2 Motors is making material handling in industrial settings safer, easier, and more efficient through development of hardware and software that automates movement of goods in busy factories and warehouses. The company\xe2\x80\x99s industry-leading self driving technology provides automated and on-demand material handling in the most demanding industrial environments, spanning automotive, medical device, aerospace, logistics, and more. Customers trusting their mission-critical material handling needs to OTTO Motors include Fortune 100 brands GE, Toyota, and Caterpillar. For more information visit www.ottomotors.com.
About the Job
You\'re excited about the role that robots will play in the future, and intrigued by the challenge of joining a young company in this high-growth market. You have skills and experience that you know can make a difference with the Clearpath team, whether we\'re looking for them or not. You are driven, view work as more than just a job, and are never satisfied with a project left half-done. You are motivated by making an impact on your workplace and you thrive on challenging and rewarding problems.
Most of all, you want to be on the right side during the coming robot revolution.
Job Responsibilities:
You will support the design, verification and upkeep of our robots\' mechanical systems. Your tasks could range from performing field testing of our newest generation of unmanned surface vehicle to designing structural components for an off-road ground vehicle. You may be required to take robots for walks, and are able to cope with the questioning stares of onlookers.
Additional tasks may include:

• Prototyping of new electromechanical systems.
• Test plan development and implementation.
• Modeling, drafting and specification of custom parts and assemblies.
• Sourcing and qualification of new mechanical components and systems.
• Pushing our robots to their breaking points.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage deadlines.
• Capable hands-on skills. You are able to turn a car into a boat if necessary.
• Team player, good communicator, able to cope with sarcasm.
• Able to cope with sudden jarring changes in projects, priorities, and the local gravity field.
• Past experience with building robots or other vehicles which are larger than a breadbox.
• SolidWorks modeling and drafting experience.
• Experience having parts manufactured to your specifications.
• Basic electrical prototyping & troubleshooting experience.

Helpful

• Familiarity with Linux, C, Python, ROS.
• Experience with common sensors and actuators used for robotics.
• Experience with the control of mobile robots.
• Machine shop experience.
• Experience with sheet metal parts.

At Clearpath, we are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact 1-800-301-3863. Job Types: Internship, Apprenticeship