Mechanical Engineering Intern — PowerPole & Energy

Dragon Q Energy; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragon Q Energy in Santa Barbara, CA is offering a Mechanical Engineering internship to work with the lead engineer on the PowerPole and SINISTER Supercapacitor systems. You will bridge engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance to deliver safe, reliable energy storage products in tough environments.

The role emphasizes CAD design, circuit basics, and collaboration, with a flexible academic schedule and a pay range of $20–$25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least one year of coursework.
• Experience with CAD software and reading drawings.
• Interest in sustainable energy and data center engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine PowerPole and SINISTER Supercapacitor systems from concept through production.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability standards in demanding environments.
• Support documentation and testing during prototyping and validation.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering fundamentals

Reading drawings

Multimeters

Hand tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Circuit diagrams basics

Sustainable energy interest

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree (1+ year)

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Dragon Q Energy in Santa Barbara, CA is offering a Mechanical Engineering internship to work with the lead engineer on the PowerPole and SINISTER Supercapacitor systems. You will bridge engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance to deliver safe, reliable energy storage products in tough environments.

The role emphasizes CAD design, circuit basics, and collaboration, with a flexible academic schedule and a pay range of $20–$25 per hour.