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Mobile Robots Intern - Mechatronics Vehicle Feature(s) R&D

CompanyKION Group
LocationGrand Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support mechatronics engineers with the design, installation, and testing of vehicle features on prototype mobile robots. Responsibilities include generating test reports, maintaining documentation, and editing CAD drawings throughout the development lifecycle.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $23
Company Size
3444
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable. Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains. Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad. KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established: Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments. As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving. You can access our Legal Notice via the link https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Legal-Notice/ and our Privacy Statement here: https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Privacy-Statement/
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Summer Intern to join our Mobile Robots team. In this role, you will shadow mechatronics engineers involved in VNA and Pantograph vehicle design, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full mechatronic development lifecycle. You will support the installation of design features on prototype vehicles and assist with test setup, execution, and teardown activities. The intern will generate test reports, support documentation efforts, and edit CAD drawings, while contributing to mechatronic development activities for vehicle features throughout the design cycle. This internship offers practical experience working with prototype vehicles, cross‑functional engineering teams, and real‑world robotics hardware development.

We offer:

• Career Development

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Transparency

• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ 

Dematic 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $19.00 - $23.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in this Role:

  • Shadow mechatronics engineers involved in VNA and Pantograph vehicle design​

  • Support design feature install on prototype vehicles, test setup, execution, and teardown activities.​

  • Generate test reports and edit CAD drawings​

  • Contribute to mechatronic development for vehicle features throughout design cycle.​

What We are Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.​

  • Basic understanding of simple tools, machinery, and electrical/control systems.​

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.​

  • Effective written communication skills for technical documentation.

Key Skills
MechatronicsVehicle DesignCADTechnical DocumentationElectrical SystemsControl SystemsPrototypingTest ExecutionMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSystems EngineeringRobotics HardwareAttention To Detail
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingLogistics
Benefits
Career DevelopmentCompetitive CompensationPay Transparency