Hardware Engineering Intern (Mechanical & Electrical)

UEC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $50/hr

Job summary

UEC in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on engineering student for a role focused on next-generation autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. You will own a production subsystem from concept through implementation and collaborate with engineers on design, testing, and field validation.

Responsibilities include design, analysis, tooling improvements, end-of-line testing, and onboarding. Strong communication and ownership are essential; leadership in student teams is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (rising junior, senior, or graduate student).
• Self-motivated problem solver with personal ownership of challenges.
• Comfortable applying first-principles thinking to develop creative solutions beyond usual scope.
• Strong communication skills to present design work and field test results.
• Preferred: leadership on hands-on engineering teams, CAD proficiency for EE, electronics/coding/PCBA experience, familiarity with design reviews, prototyping, iterative hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Drive progress toward initial production and ramp-up of next-gen autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles.
• Own and deliver a production subsystem or process from concept through implementation.
• Engage in design, analysis, process development, field testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Design and implement end-of-line testing, improve powertrain installation tooling, develop LV harness checkout benches, install drag-on instrumentation, and onboard sensor suites.
• Participate in onboarding, vehicle familiarization, facility visits, and pairing with engineers for project assignments.
• Complete full design cycles through implementation and field testing, culminating in final presentations and documentation handover.

Skills

Strong communication

Ownership mindset

First-principles thinking

Problem solving

Education

EE/ME/Robotics degree

Tools

CAD proficiency

PCBA design experience

Electronics experience

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving progress toward initial production and ramp-up of next-generation autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles.
• Owning and delivering a production subsystem or process from concept through implementation.
• Engaging in design and analysis work, process development and improvement, field testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Potential projects include designing and implementing end-of-line testing for Mk3 pneumatic and brake systems, improving powertrain installation tooling, developing LV harness checkout test benches, installing Mk3 drag-on instrumentation systems, and implementing gearbox onboard sensor suites.
• Participating in onboarding, vehicle familiarization, facility visits, and pairing with engineers for project assignments.
• Completing full design cycles through implementation and field testing, culminating in final presentations and documentation handover.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (rising junior, senior, or graduate student).
• Self-motivated problem solver with personal ownership of challenges.
• Comfortable applying first-principles thinking to develop creative solutions beyond usual scope.
• Strong communication skills to present design work and field test results.
• Preferred qualifications include leadership experience on hands-on engineering teams (e.g., FSAE, solar car, Design Build Fly, Baja SAE), CAD proficiency for EE candidates, experience with electronics, coding, or PCBA design for ME candidates, and familiarity with design reviews, prototyping, and iterative hardware development cycles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target hourly rate of $50 USD (base compensation only; final rate commensurate with candidate's level).