Technical Project Manager, Intern

Machina Labs; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in California is seeking a Technical Project Manager Intern to support project management operations in robotics and manufacturing. You will manage timelines, track milestones, and facilitate communication across teams. This internship is ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business, with strong organizational skills and a passion for complex projects. Remote flexibility is available, and the pay ranges from $20 to $35 an hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and expected to graduate within a year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing project proposals and documentation.
• Support project management operations.
• Help resolve blockers and coordinate schedules.
• Document best practices throughout the internship.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Proficiency with productivity tools

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Google Suite

JIRA

Notion

Job description

About Machina Labs

At Machina Labs, we’re reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. Our platform uses the largest 6-axis robots on the market to form 2D sheets of metal into complex 3D parts, layer-by-layer.

Traditional sheet metal production was designed for scale, not flexibility. It relies on costly dies and tooling that make lower volume projects prohibitively slow and expensive. We’re changing that. Whether you’re a startup building a few thousand airframes or an automaker prototyping next-generation components, Machina Labs gives you the ability to iterate and manufacture at the speed of software.

With support from the venture arms of Toyota, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin, we’re accelerating the future of manufacturing, one where factories are flexible, production is on-demand, and innovation is unconstrained.

About the Role

As a Technical Project Manager Intern at Machina Labs, you’ll support project management operations and drive communication across technical and business teams in robotics and manufacturing projects. You’ll help manage timelines, track key milestones, support day-to-day coordination, and facilitate the successful execution of cross-functional initiatives. This role is ideal for future leaders who enjoy bringing order to complex technical projects, thrive in multidisciplinary environments, and want to develop practical skills in technical program management supporting our Aerospace and Defense Team.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

$20 - $35 an hour

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