Deft AI
Mechanical Engineer Intern (Spring-Summer 2026)
San Francisco · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$55kDetected 97 days ago
PythonMATLABSpringData StructuresProduct ManagementFEAGD&TEmbedded SystemsRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingTolerance AnalysisActuators
About the role
- Internships typically require a minimum commitment of 12 weeks and are expected to be full-time and on-site during the summer.
- During the academic semester, part-time participation may be arranged to accommodate class schedules.
Responsibilities
- Design parts and assemblies in CAD
- Apply analytical methods for the design and optimization of structures for mass, stiffness, cost, and manufacturing (hand calcs, tolerance analysis, FEA simulations, etc.)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementations
- Manage suppliers to execute projects according to the design specifications and tight timelines
- Develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
- Design fixtures and equipment for testing and calibration in prototype and production environments
- Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
- Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or equivalent degree
- Experience with designing for both low volume manufacturing and high volume manufacturing
- Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging
- Familiarity with the interdependencies between electronics, mechanics and embedded software
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in unstructured and high-pressure environments
Nice to have
- Python/Matlab knowledge, both in data structure management, UI development, symbolic equations, and iterative solvers
- Experience with DFMEA
- Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (Onshape preferred)
Compensation
- Expected Compensation
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision plans ($0 payroll deduction)
- Daily meals stipend
- $20-$55/hr + benefits
- Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T is a bonus)
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