We're looking for a Mechanical Design interns to join us on the ground floor, with a runway for huge and immediate impact.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and in the senior year of study
Ability to commit to a 6-month internship (with potential extension up to 12 months), working on-site at our Mountain View facility in California
Demonstrated hands-on project experience in mechanical design (academic, research,
internships, or personal projects), ideally on consumer-facing products
Foundational understanding of materials and high-volume manufacturing methods such as Injection Molding
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling software
Working knowledge of GD&T, basic finite element analysis (FEA), and design for reliability concepts
Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and is eager to take on challenging, hands-on work
High level of ownership, curiosity, and pride in delivering quality work
Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis and design for reliability concepts
Comfort with fast-paced, startup atmosphere -- you don’t shy away from the hard work
High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
Nice To Haves
You are genuinely motivated to help those around you
You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
You love diagnosing complex technical issues
You are excited to do great work
Responsibilities
Work on end-to-end design and manufacturing of parts and sub-assemblies
Fabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly, advance your concepts through to high volume production
Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
Component-level testing for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts to create a cohesive and balanced product
Establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and CMs in a startup environment