About the role#
Mesh Optical Technologies is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our team as an intern or co-op. You will work directly with our engineering team on the design and build of our optical interconnect products and the factory that produces them. This is a hands-on role where you will own real tasks and contribute to our high-volume manufacturing efforts.
What you'll do#
- Design and build development test platforms to characterize the thermal, optical, and electrical aspects of our prototypes.
- Partner with a mentor to find production process improvements and own rapid-prototype hardware from CAD design through to the cleanroom.
- Perform finite element analysis and thermal simulations to support your designs.
- Create detailed drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on-site.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a BS or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- A portfolio of hands-on projects such as Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or similar personal builds.
- Proficiency with modern CAD software and version control.
- A strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems from first principles.
- Clear communication skills.
- Experience or interest in multidisciplinary work involving electrical and software engineering concepts is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Gardena, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on your academic year.
- Benefits: Includes a flexible monthly housing and transportation stipend for your time in Los Angeles.
- Status: Paid, full-time, rolling term.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Mesh Optical Technologies
Mesh Optical Technologies manufactures optical systems at scale. The company operates in the computer hardware manufacturing sector. It is a privately held business founded in 2023. The firm maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and employs 24 people.
How to get in at Mesh Optical Technologies
Applying to Mesh Optical Technologies early gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can apply among the first before the pile grows. Getting your resume in front of a human early is often the difference between a screening call and a rejection. You can improve your response rate by reaching out to the recruiter behind the role directly to ask about the position or a referral. Intern Insider surfaces the specific recruiters behind company roles to help you make that connection. It is a more effective strategy than waiting for a response from a general application queue.
