Manufacturing Design Engineering Intern - Summer Intern

Samsara • San Francisco, CA

10h • $27 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Design Engineering Intern at Samsara, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative manufacturing processes. Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world projects.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days working remotely. Relocation and a housing stipend will be provided for this internship.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in data analysis — comfortable working with production or quality data in AI tools to identify trends and support engineering decisions

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to assist in process improvement projects.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to assist in the design and evaluation of manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes.
• Contribute to documenting procedures, instructions, and guidelines related to manufacturing processes.
• Support in analyzing production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for enhancement.
• Aid in the development and implementation of manufacturing procedures and standard operating processes.
• Support "Build" events (Proto, EVT, DVT) by tracking yield rates and identifying the root cause of mechanical failures or cosmetic defects.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern