igus Inc.

About the Company

At igus®, we have been developing and manufacturing tribologically engineered motion plastics for over 60 years. We are a family-owned and operated company and remain committed to using our innovative materials to develop creative solutions tailored to customer applications, all while exceeding expectations through our quick and reliable service. Our Mission: Improve all types of motion with motion plastics, while maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint and being the easiest company to work with. With a focus on e-chain® cable carriers, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide® dry-running bearings, and drylin® linear bearings and guides, our products are extensively tested in real-world conditions in our 41,000-square-foot testing facility in Germany. We also offer low-cost automation products to make automation more affordable and accessible. Our low-cost robotics marketplace, RBTX, takes this a step further by bringing together components and solutions from dozens of manufacturers and providing extensive integration support. We offer quick and reliable service, with over 80,000 products available from stock in our 350,000-square-foot Rhode Island warehouse and the ability to ship up to 96% of orders within 24 hours. Our team of sales engineers and technical experts are available from 8AM to 8PM, coast to coast, providing on-site assistance and engineering services. We also offer complimentary online CAD files, online product configurators, and free product samples.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

igus Inc.

Job Title

Automation Engineer Intern

Job Description

**Job title** Automation Engineer Intern **Role Summary** Provide hands‑on engineering support to the Automation Department, designing, building, and programming robotic and automation solutions for both customer projects and internal factory systems. Serve as a bridge between research, product development, and sales to develop proof‑of‑concepts and evaluate customer feasibility. **Expactations** - Demonstrate initiative and thrive in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment. - Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and team members. - Manage time effectively and deliver projects on agreed deadlines. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, build, and program robotic/automation setups for customer demonstration and internal use. - Create proof‑of‑concept projects and evaluate customer requests for feasibility. - Develop and maintain the company’s customer testing area hardware and software. - Conduct market and technology research to support product development. - Build automation systems in Python for showroom, customer visits, and trade shows. - Contribute to internal factory automation concepts within a team setting. - Collaborate with international colleagues to share knowledge and progress. **Required Skills** - Foundational knowledge of stepper, servo, and BLDC motors; PLCs and motor drivers. - Programming proficiency in Python. - Strong technical communication (verbal and written). - Competence in MS Office suite. - Self‑starter mindset with teamwork orientation and results focus. **Required Education & Certifications** - Currently enrolled in an accredited Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics program. - No additional certifications required at this level.

Rumford, United states

On site

Fresher

30-10-2025