About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience designing and setting up the processes that turn our products into reality. You will work alongside engineers and operators to support projects ranging from early prototype builds to production-scale deployment. Your work directly impacts how we deliver energy at scale.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineers to design and refine processes, fixtures, and equipment for assembling battery and inverter systems.
- Participate in hands-on prototyping and pilot builds to debug issues and improve manufacturability.
- Support factory line layout and workstation design to improve flow, ergonomics, and efficiency.
- Document assembly processes, write work instructions, and support technician training.
- Analyze data from prototype and production runs to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.
- Contribute to design reviews with a focus on manufacturability and scalability.
What you'll need#
- Current junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or a graduate student.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of mechanical or manufacturing engineering fundamentals.
- Passion for hands-on problem solving and building processes that scale.
- Familiarity with CAD tools is a plus.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, or robotics is a plus.
- A curious, self-motivated approach to tackling hard problems.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Base Power Company
Base Power Company operates in the energy technology sector. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on modernizing electrical grid infrastructure. It deploys a network of distributed batteries to support power demand across the United States. The company is based in Austin and employs over 400 people.
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