Manufacturing Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will support the design and testing of manufacturing tools, development of work instructions, CNC routing programs, and improvement of manufacturing processes and workflows. The role also includes root cause analysis, continuous improvement, production data analysis, equipment validation, documentation, and support for lean and Six Sigma methods. The position is onsite at Pivotal’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California. The stated pay is $25 per hour.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited university.
Interest in the eVTOL industry and personal flight.
Interest in the manufacturing environment.
Interest in setting up new processes and mapping process flows through a manufacturing shop.
Ability to learn quickly and multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be able to work onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience with G code and routing tables.
3D printing experience, preferably with Creality.
Experience with CAD software; 3DX is preferred.
Experience working with carbon fiber composite materials, including wet layup and Pre-Preg systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test new tools used for manufacturing assemblies.
Create and improve work instructions, incorporating technician feedback to improve documentation.
Create and test CNC routing programs for tooling and part creation.
Assist in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows.
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment validation and documentation.
Help implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity.