Mechanical Engineering Intern: Design & Prototyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Company-provided lunch daily

J1 Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

A leading rare-earth metal company based in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their hardware team. The role focuses on updating CAD models, assisting with prototype builds, and performing tests to support reactor design. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with proficiency in CAD. This hands-on position requires attention to detail, a comfort with fast-paced environments, and availability to start soon. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Working proficiency with CAD (Fusion preferred; SolidWorks okay).
• Hands-on build experience from labs, clubs, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Update and create CAD models/drawings and BOMs.
• Assist with prototype fabrication and assembly.
• Run tests, collect/clean data, and summarize results.

Skills

CAD (Fusion preferred; SolidWorks okay)

Hands-on build experience

Detail-oriented documentation

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Education

Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Machine shop tools

3D printing equipment

Job description

A leading rare-earth metal company based in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their hardware team. The role focuses on updating CAD models, assisting with prototype builds, and performing tests to support reactor design. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with proficiency in CAD. This hands-on position requires attention to detail, a comfort with fast-paced environments, and availability to start soon. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.