Intern - Mechanical Engineering

HARMAN International • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time Mechanical Engineering Intern with a background in mechanical engineering to join our team in Northridge. As a member of our team, your primary roles will be to assist with hands-on assembly, test, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, acoustic tuning, and prototype speaker assemblies.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Sophomore year or later, or graduate/Ph.D. program at an accredited institution.
• A degree in a related area of work with courses in Acoustics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Audio Production, Music, or related fields.
• Product application knowledge for technology products in audio.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to leadership.
• Work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and 3D printing.
• Provide own housing and transportation to/from work in the Northridge, CA office
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Provide part-time work availability for summer of 2026 and be able to work 20 hours per week.
• Be open to working in the Northridge, CA office (hybrid option available; flexibility to come into the office on short notice when needed is appreciated).
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a recording environment.
• Some experience in content creation
• Experience with immersive audio.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, tests,and troubleshoots prototype and production loudspeakers and subassemblies using schematics, parts lists or verbal instructions and established testing guidelines, and reports progress back to the appropriate Mechanical or Acoustic Systems Engineer.
• Supports Systems Engineers and Engineering Leadership in the development of new products and sustaining engineering.
• Prepares for lab tours and presentations.
• Other projects that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern