Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Fall 2026

Anthro; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Anthro in Alameda, CA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the design, improvement, and documentation of key battery manufacturing processes and equipment. You will contribute to projects that advance throughput, safety, and reliability, working closely with operations, equipment, and R&D teams.

This role is ideal for an undergraduate or master's student in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering who enjoys building, testing, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in engineering fields.
• Strong interest in hands-on process development and automation.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, sensors, and process control concepts.
• Experience with CAD and/or process simulation tools preferred.
• Comfort with documentation practices and lab equipment setup.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Automation/PLCs

Lean manufacturing

Lab tooling/prototyping

Data analysis (Excel/Python)

Education

Undergrad or Master in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion 360)

Process simulation tools

Documentation (SOPs, drawings)

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)

• 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.