Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Hands-On, Real-World Impact

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to own real projects on our production floor, collaborating with experienced engineers and technicians. You’ll contribute to process optimization, tooling design, and floor layout improvements on the San Francisco site.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on the shop floor, with exposure to standardization of procedures and data-driven decision making, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering (or a related field).
• Hands-on mindset with shop-floor experience on tools and hardware.
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD software for fixture/workstation design.
• Analytical skills with data tools (Excel, Python) and interest in Lean principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork across engineering and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Process & line optimization through time‑and‑motion studies and line balancing.
• Design and fabricate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Assist in optimizing station layouts and material kitting flows on the San Francisco floor.
• Collaborate daily with build technicians to translate floor feedback into improvements.
• Draft and update SOPs and work instructions with Hardware Engineering.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing metrics to prioritize fixes.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

3D CAD proficiency

Data analysis (Excel, Python)

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks / NX / Onshape

Job description

Atoms is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to own real projects on our production floor, collaborating with experienced engineers and technicians. You’ll contribute to process optimization, tooling design, and floor layout improvements on the San Francisco site.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on the shop floor, with exposure to standardization of procedures and data-driven decision making, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.