Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern

Base Power Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Base Power Company is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience building and validating automated test equipment for batteries and inverters in our Austin, TX facility.

You will troubleshoot faults, run tests on prototypes, log results, and help document setups. Ideal candidates are undergraduates/graduates in EE/CE with coding basics (Python/C/MATLAB) and lab tool familiarity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong grasp of voltage, current, power and basic circuits.
• Hands-on problem solving and equipment troubleshooting.
• Some coding experience (Python, C, or MATLAB) and ability to read simple code.
• Experience with basic lab tools: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes.
• Ability to present results clearly in charts or summaries.
• Desirable: exposure to LabVIEW, TestStand; familiarity with sensors, data acquisition, CAN bus, or power electronics; Linux/Windows CLI; hardware testing projects.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and set up automated test equipment for battery and inverter systems.
• Troubleshoot tester faults and track down causes.
• Run tests on prototype and production units and log results.
• Pull data from test runs and create charts/summaries showing tester performance.
• Document tester setup, calibration steps, and work instructions for technicians.
• Engage with production teams to feedback on line performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement small improvements that boost uptime and reduce test time.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Hands-on problem solving

Python

C

MATLAB

Reading code

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

CAN bus

Linux CLI

Windows CLI

LabVIEW exposure

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Linux command-line

Windows command-line

LabVIEW

TestStand

CAN bus

Job description

About Base

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern, you’ll get hands‑on experience with the test systems that check every Base battery before it ships. You’ll work alongside experienced test engineers in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, supporting testers from first build through production. You’ll learn by doing, and your work will directly affect how we deliver affordable energy at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Help build, wire, and set up automated test equipment for battery and inverter systems.




• Support troubleshooting when a tester faults or a unit fails, and help track down the cause.




• Run tests on prototype and production units, and log the results.




• Pull data from test runs, then build simple charts and summaries that show where testers are slow or failing.




• Help document tester setup, calibration steps, and work instructions for technicians.




• Join conversations with production teams to hear what’s working and what’s not on the line.




• Work with engineers to try small improvements that boost uptime, cut test time, and raise first-pass yield (the share of units that pass test the first time).

What You’ll Bring

• Current junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or a graduate student, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.




• Solid grasp of electrical fundamentals, such as voltage, current, power, and basic circuits.




• Passion for hands‑on problem solving and getting equipment to work.




• Some coding experience, such as Python, C, or MATLAB, and comfort reading simple code.




• Comfort with basic lab tools like multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.




• Able to share results in a clear way, in a chart, a short summary, or a quick conversation.




• Curious, self‑motivated, and eager to tackle hard problems with real‑world impact.




• Nice to have: exposure to LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar test software; familiarity with sensors, data acquisition, or PLCs from a class, lab, or project; basic knowledge of CAN bus, inverters, or power electronics; experience with Linux or Windows command‑line tools; a personal, club, or class project where you built or tested hardware.

About This Team

Makers of the machines that power tomorrow. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns the interface between a proof of concept and a scalable, profitable product. Our team focuses on how a product can be built, defining the process technology and equipment solutions along the way. We are the feedback loop with the product design team to ensure designs are manufacturable both at cost and scale. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns every aspect of bringing the physical mechanisms of manufacturing a product into the factory.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.




• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.




• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.




• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.




• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.




• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in‑person. It’s not a 9‑to‑5. We are all‑in.




• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.