Mechanical Engineering, Intern - Labs (Summer 2027)

The role

You will work on the mechanical design process for a next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle. This includes design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of components and systems.

What you will do

• Design detailed components and sub-assemblies for a delivery robot
• Build production-quality 3D CAD models and drawings
• Present work in cross-functional design reviews
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineers
• Validate designs through prototype builds, bench testing, and tolerance and structural analysis

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field such as Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering
• No more than 2 years of full-time work experience
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD (such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA)
• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals
• Use first principles, calculations, simulation, and test data to support design decisions
• Ability to work independently on assigned design tasks

Nice to have

• NX
• Interest in mechanical design through coursework, team projects (such as Formula SAE or robotics clubs), or personal builds

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

About the company

DoorDash Labs serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery.