Internship: Automation of ‘Rasco’ loading/unloading - Ieper, Belgium

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Project Description

As an intern in Automatic & Robotic, you will simulate and demonstrate the feasibility of loading and unloading automatically the test handler “Rasco 1000”, using URx robot in “robot” and/or “cobot” mode. 

  • Define the best gripper for the tube(s) (vs production risk)

  • Design, simulate and optimize the setup you propose.

  • Build/Create the setup in a safe development area (not in production).

  • Perform measurement to confirm: performance (timing), accuracies and repeatability.

  • Define/Propose improvement needed to create a production version.

Project Goals

  • Create a first “laboratory” solution to automate tubes handling of standard test equipment (Rasco 1000).

Your profile

  • Good robotic and programming skills.

  • You like challenges and get inspired by “building” a technical solution.

  • You feel comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical design.

  • Look for creative and cost-effective solutions.

  • You are independent (MLX rules and procedure are limited) and ensure timely open communication with the team.

  • We expect full project documentation in English.

Duration & Location

  • The project duration is flexible, estimated to be 4 months.
  • We are flexible for the start and end dates.
  • The work will be based at Melexis Ieper (Rozendaalstraat 12, 8900 Ieper).
  • Partial remote location is an option (no need to be at site each day/week).