Manufacturing Design Engineering Internship - Spring 2027 Columbus, Ohio

Manufacturing Design Engineering Internship - Spring 2027 Columbus, Ohio Build the Path Forward At Path Robotics, we’re attacking a trillion-dollar opportunity - doing things that have never been done before to support an industry hurting from a lack of skilled labor. Big, hard problems are what Path tackles every day and our people are our greatest asset to get that job done. Our intelligent, hardworking team of people do the impossible every single day, yet remain incredibly kind, humble, and always ready to support one another. We are looking for a driven Manufacturing Design Engineer Intern to support our autonomous welding systems team. This role will focus on working directly with customers to translate and adapt their CAD models into formats compatible with our proprietary systems. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys thinking creatively and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Ideal candidates will be able to work throughout the summer and into the fall semester. What You’ll Do Interface with customers to receive, interpret, and transfer CAD models into Path’s system. Modify or clean up CAD files as needed to align with autonomous weld planning. Collaborate with engineering and software teams to troubleshoot model-related integration issues. Develop and prototype fixturing concepts or part setups to enable automated welding. Identify and implement creative design solutions to improve manufacturability and system performance. Document processes and lessons learned for knowledge sharing and system improvement. Who You Are Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar). Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented with a bias toward action and creative problem-solving. Previous internship or project experience in manufacturing or design is a plus. Who We Are At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours. Regulatory and Compliance Requirements This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a "U.S. Person" where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Path Robotics