Site deployment Intern
28 days ago
New York
Job Description About Origin Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time sits. intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc. About the role As a Deployment Intern, you will be Origin’s boots on the ground —the person who physically brings our robots onto construction sites, gets them running, and ensures they deliver a finish the GC and sub are proud of. You need to understand what a Level 4 wall looks like, why a butt joint is harder to finish than a tapered joint, and why a NYC winter unheated floor is a real operational problem for compound drying times. At the same time, you need to be sharp enough to set up a robot in the site, train Robot operators, and flag bugs in the working of the robot that an engineer can act on immediately. You are the face of Origin at the construction site. This role is ideal for someone who grew up in construction — whether through formal education, a family trade background, or field experience — and is excited about what autonomous robotics can do for the industry. Key Responsibilities Robot Deployment & On-Site Operations Operator Training & Workforce Development Documentation & Field Reporting Requirements Required Qualifications Background in construction, construction management, civil/structural engineering, or a closely related field — through a degree program, trade school, or hands-on field experience. ● Comfortable on active U.S. construction sites: familiar with site safety rules, PPE, GC protocols, and working around other trades. ● Working knowledge of drywall finishing: finish levels (L0–L5 per GA-214), joint types, compound types, sanding technique, and what a good Level 4 wall looks like. ● Strong delivery mindset — you take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. If the wall is not done by end of shift, that is your problem to solve. ●People skills: you will spend most of your day working with tradespeople. You need to earn their respect, communicate clearly, and train effectively without being condescending. ● Strong physical stamina — active construction environments, dusty floors, unfinished spaces, variable temperatures, and early start times. ● Clear, structured written communication: daily reports and issue documentation need to be useful to people who were not there. ● Available for on-site work 6 days/week; flexible on start times to align with construction crew schedules. ● Available for a 6-month full-time internship (Immediate joiners preferred). Direct trade experience in drywall installation, taping, finishing, or painting — professionally or through academic program fieldwork. ● Prior experience training or supervising construction workers or tradespeople in new processes or tools. ● Familiarity with NYC construction workflow: DOB permits, GC/sub relationships, union vs. non-union dynamics, and project scheduling on high- rise residential and commercial jobs. ● Basic exposure to robotics or automated equipment — not as an engineer, but as a user or operator. ● Comfort reading basic telemetry or equipment data on a tablet interface to assess machine performance.