Intern Co-op Mechanical Engineering & Robotics 2026

Your Key Responsibilities

The Co-op will be assigned to the Robotics department in the Seguin, Texas Schaeffler Automotive plant. In addition, the Co-op will collaborate closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams on a daily basis, contributing to a range of innovative and technically challenging projects. This role is an excellent opportunity for a working student to gain practical experience alongside their studies.

• Gain understanding of robotic functions, programming, and uses


• Gain understanding of PLC to Cobot interface


• Develop controlled experiments to characterize robot capabilities for new use cases


• Collect and analyze maintenance data to develop a preventative maintenance plan for robot arms


• Gain understanding of best practices and methods for CAD modeling and drawings


• Work with experienced engineers to implement new robot use cases


• Monitor robotic implementations for continuous improvement opportunities

The outcome

• Understanding of robotics use cases in modern manufacturing environment


• Clear understanding of programming, advantages, and drawbacks for industrial vs collaborative robotic arms


• Recommendations for enhanced robotic uses in manufacturing lines

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field


• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester


• Must be able to present scope and outcome of project to management


• Solidworks CAD experience


• Good interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/climb/stoop/bend/carry up to 28 pounds

Preference Qualifications 

• PLC programming experience


• Robotic programming experience


• Electronics knowledge + ability to troubleshoot using schematics


• Minitab Statistical software experience


• Strong data analysis skills