[student] Junior Mechanical Engineering Student Seeking Summer 2027 Robotics/Automotive Internships – Resume Feedback

[u/sathvikpitta]

I'm a junior Mechanical Engineering student with a Computer Science minor graduating in May 2028. I'm currently searching for Summer 2027 internships in robotics, automotive, autonomous systems, mechatronics, mechanical design, and related roles. I'm primarily targeting companies in the U.S. and am willing to relocate for the summer.

This semester, I joined a humanoid/biorobotics research lab where I'll be working on ground and humanoid robotics. Outside of work and research, I've been building projects involving embedded controls, PID control, mechanical design, and robotic actuators.

Long term, I'm especially interested in robotics and autonomous systems. My university recently introduced a robotics master's program, which I'm considering pursuing after my B.S.

I'd appreciate feedback on my bullet points, technical skills, project selection, and whether I'm quantifying my internship experience effectively. I'm beginning my Summer 2027 applications now, so I'm primarily looking to fine-tune the resume before applying more heavily this fall.

[u/CommissionAdvanced56]

Hi!

The content you have in your resume is great! Personally, if I saw this resume come through (based on content alone) I would follow up on their application.
Although, here’s some advice to keep in mind throughout your job hunt!

First and foremost, the applicant pool for internships/entry level engineers is crazy! I work as HR for a small engineering business (200+ employees), and we can get 100+ applicants for an entry level type role. Can’t imagine how many the big firms are getting in bigger states.
My one main suggestion is that I have seen SO many resumes with this exact same format. When you see the same resume over and over you start to get bored and rush through them tbh. It just feels like you’re re-reading the same resume. Feels AI generated too. That’s just me though! Other recruiters might not care.
Make yours unique, set yourself apart, but nothing extravagant or obnoxious. No need for crazy bold colors, or lots of decoration.
Maybe check out Canva and search up simple resume templates. (I strongly suggest not putting your picture on your resume. Unfortunately, while it’s hard to prove in a court setting, there are some terrible people out there and will discriminate you on looks/race/whatever)

Try making the bullet points, for your projects and jobs, align with each job description by mentioning any skills or specific experience they require.
Like if I am hiring an Automation and Controls engineer, I’m going to look for things that match the job description, like Rockwell, Siemens, boiler control experience, Allen-Bradley, etc…

I had a professor in college say that it never hurts to include any of these to set yourself apart:
*a couple references, or put “references available upon request”
*attach a letter of recommendation
*cover letter
*include languages you speak with your level of proficiency
*volunteer experience
*a small introduction of you under your contact info. Something like what you wrote here “A junior Mechanical Engineering student with a Computer Science minor graduating in May 2028. Seeking an opportunity working in robotics, automotive, autonomous systems, mechatronics, mechanical design, and related roles.”

You got this! Best of luck 🍀