Manufacturing Design Engineer Intern

Matic • Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

As a Manufacturing Design Engineering Intern, you will work at the intersection of R&D and production, helping translate product designs into robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. With guidance from experienced engineers, you will use CAD tools to design fixtures, tooling, and equipment, develop assembly processes, and improve workflows for high-volume production. The role is suited to someone passionate about great design, hands-on problem-solving, and getting the details right.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or demonstrating equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience designing and building mechanical parts, fixtures, or assemblies through project teams, research, internships, or personal projects.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience creating engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, casting, welding, or mechanical assembly.
• Understanding of mechanical fundamentals, tolerances, and how parts fit and function together.
• Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Interest in using data to understand failures and improve manufacturing processes.
• Clear communication, accountability, and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment and willingness to take ownership of problems while asking for help when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PDM/PLM systems, engineering change management, sensors, motors, or fluid systems.
• Motivation to help teammates succeed.
• Enjoyment of learning beyond one's immediate area of expertise.
• Interest in diagnosing and solving complex technical problems.
• Enthusiasm for meaningful, hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production fixtures, quality-control equipment, and specialized tooling to support assembly and testing on the manufacturing line.
• Collaborate with product design, quality, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues and support new product launches.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers alongside the engineering team.
• Help analyze production issues and yield data, investigate failures, and develop and validate corrective actions.
• Prototype, fabricate, and rapidly iterate to turn concepts into reliable manufacturing solutions.
• Perform component-level testing for performance, durability, reliability, and variability.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly and test instructions.
• Help refine product designs for efficient, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed