Robotics Engineer Intern - Test & Validation

Join Contoro Robotics – Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation with Cutting-Edge Robotics

At Contoro Robotics , we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX , our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics , working together to push the boundaries of automation.

We’re looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey—helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Robotics Engineer Intern - Test & Validation (Automation team)

Location: Austin, TX
About

Contoro Robotics is an Austin based startup focused on warehouse automation. We design a state-of-the-art autonomous truck unloading system capable of lifting boxes over 60 lbs. As a Test & Validation Intern, you'll be the person who runs our robots through structured test procedures and reports results that directly inform whether features ship to customer sites. You'll work closely with a senior test engineer who designs the tests and feature owners who triage failures, ensuring our Systems and Automation teams have fast, reliable feedback on every change they make. This is a hands-on role — you will be working with real robots, real boxes, and real test data every day.

In this role, you will:

- Execute predefined test procedures across tiered test levels (from single-box handling to full simulated site conditions)
- Record and report test results accurately, including logging failure modes, timestamps, and environmental conditions
- Set up and tear down test environments per documented runbooks (conveyor configurations, box arrangements, sensor calibration checks)
- Flag test failures and route them to feature owners with supporting data (logs, video, metrics)
- Maintain test result dashboards so Systems, Automation, and Operations teams have real-time visibility into product readiness
- Track regression by re-running previously passing tests after code or hardware changes
- Assist the senior test engineer with test environment maintenance and instrumentation upkeep
- Document any test setup issues or runbook gaps encountered during execution

You might thrive in this role if you:

- Are pursuing a degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Are detail-oriented and comfortable with repetitive, structured tasks that demand precision
- Can clearly document and communicate what you observed versus what you expected
- Have basic familiarity with Linux command line and can follow technical runbooks
- Have exposure to ROS, sensor data, or robotic systems (preferred, not required)
- Can work on-site at Contoro's office in Austin, TX for the duration of the internship
- Are available throughout two continuous terms (e.g., Spring + Summer Summer + Fall)