Manufacturing Engineer, Intern

Machina Labs • Chatsworth, CA

28d • $20 - $35

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Machina Labs, you'll work with a dynamic team to evaluate, design, and optimize manufacturing processes that power next-generation robotics and automation. You will gain hands-on experience implementing tooling, conducting process improvement studies, supporting the build and testing of hardware, and providing actionable feedback to the engineering team. This is a collaborative, fast-paced role ideal for aspiring engineers passionate about digital fabrication and manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Expected to complete or have completed final degree within one year of the internship's end.
• Practical experience with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, etc.).
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles and interest in building physical hardware.
• Effective communicator; able to work in cross-functional teams and contribute to technical discussions.
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, research, or project-based experience in manufacturing, robotics, or process engineering.
• Familiarity with time studies, process documentation, and statistical analysis tools (MATLAB, Excel, Python).

Responsibilities

• Help evaluate designs for manufacturability and perform testing, collaborating actively with the design and production teams.
• Assist in designing and implementing tooling and test solutions that support hardware build and delivery.
• Contribute to developing new processes and procedures for manufacturing operations and flight hardware builds.
• Participate in time studies, layout refinement, and capacity modeling initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production challenges and resolve product non-conformances.
• Document technical procedures, experiments, and analyses for knowledge-sharing and process improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees