Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Anthro Energy; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthro Energy is seeking a passionate Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Alameda, CA to support design, improvement, and documentation of key manufacturing processes and equipment used in battery production.

The role involves modifying equipment, developing SOPs and work instructions, and collaborating with operations, equipment, and R&D to implement process changes. Strong analytical and hands-on skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Undergraduate or Master’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong interest in hands-on process development and automation.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, sensors, and process control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute equipment modification projects.
• Develop and standardize SOPs, work instructions, and recipes for processes.
• Perform equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze data to identify throughput, safety, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, equipment, and R&D to validate changes.
• Document work and communicate updates to the team.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Pneumatic Systems

Automation/PLCs

Lean Manufacturing

Lab Equipment

Data Analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Process Simulation Tools

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, hands‑on Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support Anthro's mission to revolutionize the shape of energy storage. The intern will contribute to the design, improvement, and documentation of key manufacturing processes and equipment used in battery production.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute equipment modification engineering projects
• Support development and standardization of SOPs, Work Instructions, and Recipes for manufacturing processes
• Perform equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting
• Analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities in throughput, safety, and reliability
• Collaborate with operations, equipment, and R&D teams to implement and validate process changes
• Thoroughly document technical work and communicate updates to the broader team
• Comply with all safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment
• Work collaboratively and flexibly in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary team

Preferred Skills

• Experience with pneumatic or fluid systems (e.g., gas purge or dispense systems)
• Exposure to automation, PLCs, or control logic
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with tools, fixtures, or test setups in a lab or manufacturing setting
• Data analysis skills (Excel, Python, or similar)

We are seeking a passionate, hands‑on Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support Anthro's mission to revolutionize the shape of energy storage. The intern will contribute to the design, improvement, and documentation of key manufacturing processes and equipment used in battery production.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute equipment modification engineering projects
• Support development and standardization of SOPs, Work Instructions, and Recipes for manufacturing processes
• Perform equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting
• Analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities in throughput, safety, and reliability
• Collaborate with operations, equipment, and R&D teams to implement and validate process changes
• Thoroughly document technical work and communicate updates to the broader team
• Comply with all safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment
• Work collaboratively and flexibly in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary team

Preferred Skills

• Experience with pneumatic or fluid systems (e.g., gas purge or dispense systems)
• Exposure to automation, PLCs, or control logic
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with tools, fixtures, or test setups in a lab or manufacturing setting
• Data analysis skills (Excel, Python, or similar)

Requirements

• Pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in hands‑on process development, manufacturing systems, or automation
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, sensors, and process control concepts
• Experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) and/or process simulation tools preferred
• Familiarity with documentation practices (SOPs, Work Instructions, technical drawings)
• Comfortable with mechanical fabrication, prototyping, or lab equipment setup
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, agile team
• U.S. Citizen or already eligible to work in the U.S.