Hardware Engineer Intern, Manufacturing Operations [Summer 2027]

The role

You will support the building of Zoox vehicles at production scale. Work covers tools, processes and systems that move a vehicle from prototype to production, alongside engineers on the floor.

What you will do

• Assist with manufacturing processes such as line balancing and station setup
• Support manufacturing systems issues on the floor
• Develop test automation and diagnostic tools for vehicle production
• Optimize warehouse operations, inventory accuracy and packaging
• Develop automated CNC part programming with prototype and fabrication teams
• Industrialize new hardware designs for production
• Act as a TPM-in-training on manufacturing or operational excellence programs
• Build AI analytics and tools for Manufacturing Operations
• Work on data governance for manufacturing data

Required qualifications

• Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program (mechanical, computer, electrical, industrial, manufacturing or systems engineering)
• Good academic standing
• Expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
• Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May/June 2027
• Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
• Foundational understanding of process optimization, such as build sequencing, task time analysis and line layout
• Ability to assist in developing and documenting work instructions and procedures
• Scripting or automation skills in Python or a similar language
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organization and communication skills, and comfort working on a production floor

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the automotive industry or a manufacturing or prototyping environment
• Experience with MES, SAP or ERP systems, or with CAD and CNC programming
• Experience with data analysis in Python, SQL or Databricks

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Relocation stipend
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Opportunity to contribute to real projects

Before you apply

• Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in their thesis, published work with their university, or share it outside Zoox
• Candidates do not need to match every listed expectation to apply

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring it to market. It aims to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.