Robotics & Manufacturing Tech PM Intern

Machinalabs; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Machina Labs invites ambitious undergraduates to join as Technical Project Manager Interns, supporting project management operations and cross-functional coordination across robotics and manufacturing programs. You will help manage timelines, milestones, and day-to-day coordination while fostering collaboration between engineering, product, and external partners.

This role develops practical skills in technical program management with exposure to aerospace and defense initiatives, and is ideal

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or a related technical/management discipline.
• Expected to complete or have completed final degree within one year of the internship’s end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) and basic project management software (Smartsheet, Notion, etc.).
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, attentive to detail, and passionate about supporting complex technical projects.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
• Experience working in team-based environments (clubs, internships, research, or prior jobs).
• Previous exposure to project or technical management tools, scheduling, and status reporting in engineering or manufacturing fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing project proposals, documentation, milestones, and deliverables for robotics and manufacturing programs.
• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and external partners to clarify project requirements and facilitate communication.
• Support status reporting and progress tracking using modern project management tools (Google Suite, Notion, JIRA, etc.).
• Help resolve blockers, coordinate schedules, and drive accountability on key action items to keep projects moving forward.
• Prepare meeting notes, update trackers, and contribute to presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Document best practices and lessons learned throughout the internship for process improvement.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Organized

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related

Tools

Google Workspace

Notion

Smartsheet

JIRA

Job description

Machina Labs invites ambitious undergraduates to join as Technical Project Manager Interns, supporting project management operations and cross-functional coordination across robotics and manufacturing programs. You will help manage timelines, milestones, and day-to-day coordination while fostering collaboration between engineering, product, and external partners.

This role develops practical skills in technical program management with exposure to aerospace and defense initiatives, and is ideal