Maintenance Tool Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline•Esparto, CA

80d•Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, aiming to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine, and essential goods anytime, anywhere. They design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, making deliveries every 30 seconds across four continents. The company is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food globally, with over 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown. Zipline seeks practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth, motivated by building systems with a direct, meaningful impact. The Service Tooling & Processes Team focuses on improving maintenance across Zipline, from designing electronic interaction fixtures for aircraft to validating maintenance procedures and kitting mobile maintenance vans. Their goal is to ensure maintenance technicians have everything they need to complete their work quickly, efficiently, and reliably, even in challenging conditions.

Requirements

A strong grasp of mechanical design fundamentals (statics, dynamics, material properties, fabrication processes, etc).
Proficiency with CAD software like NX, Solidworks, Fusion, etc.
Hands-on prototyping experience like 3d printing, fabrications, welding, soldering, or assembly.
Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Obsessive customer focus and a drive to understand how your designs work in the real world.
Ability to work on-site at our test facility in Esparto, CA every day.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Hardware and Operations teams to understand pain points and process requirements.
Design and prototype tools for drone and ground system maintenance.
Use hand and machine tools to produce the first units.
Gather operational feedback on your designs and iterate quickly.
Partner with Operations leadership on trade studies to evaluate the optimal, fully-productionized forms of your design.
Create usage documentation and lead training sessions as your designs roll out into operation.