Application Engineer Intern – Materials and Additive Manufacturing

Mimo Technik; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

MIMO Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an engineering intern to learn metal additive manufacturing alongside our application engineers in Carson, CA. The role involves preparing builds, analyzing data, creating metallurgical test coupons, and documenting progress toward a defined project deliverable by internship end.

You will work under the supervision of an application engineer, supporting build prep, feasibility assessments, and quoting, while comparing build times to estimates and delivering

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a mechanical, aerospace, materials, or manufacturing engineering degree.
• CAD experience (for example SolidWorks or NX).
• Excel and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support build prep, feasibility, and quoting under an application engineer's supervision.
• Compare actual build times with estimates and report what you find.
• Help prepare metallurgical test coupons and record results.
• Write work instructions and documentation.
• Support project engineering and customer meetings.
• Deliver an assigned project by the end of the internship.

Job description

About us

MIMO Advanced Manufacturing specializes in 3D metal printing for aerospace, rocketry, defense, and motorsport applications. We combine innovative additive processes with precision CNC machining to deliver high-performance components for commercial and defense aerospace clients. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, driven by a shared mission of redefining what's possible in advanced manufacturing.

Job summary

We are looking for an engineering intern to learn metal additive manufacturing alongside our application engineers. You will help prepare builds, analyze build data, prepare metallurgical test coupons, and write documentation with a defined project to deliver by the end of your internship.

What you will do

• Support build prep, feasibility, and quoting under an application engineer's supervision.
• Compare actual build times with estimates and report what you find.
• Help prepare metallurgical test coupons and record results.
• Write work instructions and documentation.
• Support project engineering and customer meetings.
• Deliver an assigned project by the end of the internship.

How success is measured

• Assigned project delivered by end of term.
• Build files prepared to standard with engineer sign-off.
• Metallurgical preparation and analysis expertise.

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a mechanical, aerospace, materials, or manufacturing engineering degree.
• CAD experience (for example SolidWorks or NX).
• Excel and basic data analysis.

Preferred qualifications

• 3D printing experience (any process).
• Shop or project-team experience (for example rocketry or Formula SAE).

Requirements

• Must be able to commute to Carson, CA 90745, or relocate there before starting.
• Work location: in person, day shift.
• This position requires access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be eligible for any required export authorization.

MIMO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.