AI Engineering Intern

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TLDR

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and industrial robotics, contributing to real-world automation challenges.

RETHINK MANUFACTURING The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next. Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Mechatronics Engineering Intern at Bright Machines, you will be a critical hands-on contributor to the creation of Bright Machines robotics systems. As a member of our team, you will help validate and improve novel solutions to unsolved problems in industrial automation. You will function as a T-shaped engineer, with a focus in robotics software, electrical, or mechanical design. If you’re ready to apply exceptional engineering practices and help build automation that will define the next generation in manufacturing, this is your opportunity to “Be Bright.” WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

AI-Powered Code Generation & Development: Work with team members to develop and fine-tune LLMs for code generation, creating developer-specific agents that enhance productivity using tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and custom AI assistants.
Intelligent Query Agents & Dashboard Generation: Design and implement AI agents that can automatically generate dashboards and visualizations from complex data queries, improving decision-making capabilities across manufacturing operations.
CI/CD Automation & Testing: Develop AI-driven testing frameworks that increase code coverage through intelligent mock testing, automated test case generation, and continuous integration optimization.
Robotics Simulation & AI Embodiment: Create and validate AI-powered simulations of physical robot environments, enabling safe testing and optimization of robotic workflows before deployment in real-world scenarios.
ROS Workflow Automation: Design intelligent automation workflows in ROS (Robot Operating System) that leverage LLMs for task planning, error handling, and adaptive behavior generation.
LLM Fine-tuning & Customization: Fine-tune existing language models for domain-specific applications in robotics and manufacturing, improving their ability to understand and execute complex technical tasks.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

Note: You don't need to have all of these qualifications, but most would be beneficial.

Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, AI/ML, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalency in related technical fields
Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
Experience with robotics platforms (ROS, Gazebo) is a plus
Experience with large language models, prompt engineering, and/or AI agent development
Strong communication skills and attention to process detail, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to cross-functional teams
Experience in data analysis, machine learning model development, and creating meaningful visualizations
Examples of personal or professional projects demonstrating your approach to AI problem-solving and robotics integration

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD

Experience with LLM fine-tuning techniques and tools (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT)
Familiarity with modern AI development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, GPT-4)
Experience in developing AI agents, chatbots, or autonomous systems
Basic experience in motion planning, controls, and robot programming
Design team experience (Formula SAE, robotics clubs, AI hackathons, etc.)
Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics testing
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices
Experience with metrology, kinematics, and precision mechanisms in manufacturing contexts

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and industrial robotics. You'll gain hands-on experience with the latest AI tools and frameworks while contributing to real-world automation challenges. The role emphasizes the wide range of AI embodiment use cases, from code generation and development assistance to physical robot control and simulation. You'll learn how to leverage existing LLMs and AI tools to create more intelligent, efficient, and reliable robotic systems that will transform the future of manufacturing.

WHO YOU ARE

You are customer obsessed
You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action
You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency
You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards
You drive for results, and act like an owner

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure assembly operations. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With its new AI factory, Bright Machines addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI and the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing by building data center infrastructure at scale with higher quality and shorter time-to-market.

Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.

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Bright Machines

Bright Machines is an innovative manufacturer specializing in AI-powered robotics to streamline the assembly of data center infrastructure. We cater to the needs of hyperscalers and OEMs, leveraging advanced technology to efficiently build vital hardware that fulfills the growing demand for computational power.

Founded: Founded 2018
Employees: 201-500 employees
Industry: Internet Software & Services
Total raised: $180M raised

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