About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering Operations team in Sunnyvale. You will work on automation, test fixture design, and performance analysis for our hardware products. This 10-week summer program pairs you with experienced engineers and mentors to help you gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level projects.
What you'll do#
- Own one hardware project from concept through build and validation.
- Design and assemble electromechanical hardware across all sub-systems.
- Extract performance data from hardware systems and process it into actionable results.
- Apply mechanical, software, and electrical skills to solve manufacturing and design problems.
- Present your project results to the team at the end of the internship.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and mentors to learn our processes and product lines.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable major.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Must be planning to return to school after the internship.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Available for the full 10-week program, working 40 hours per week.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
- Working knowledge of mechatronics fundamentals including sensors, actuators, motor control, and basic electronics.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, wiring, assembling, and troubleshooting hardware.
- Ability to extract and analyze data using Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
- Experience with microcontrollers or embedded platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices.
- Exposure to manufacturing, production, or lab environments.
- Demonstrated initiative through academic, extracurricular, or team-based projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $40 - $45 per hour.
- Sponsorship: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About CoStar Group
CoStar Group provides information, analytics, and online marketplaces for the commercial and residential real estate sectors. The company operates digital platforms including Apartments.com, LoopNet, and Homes.com. It also offers spatial data technology and hospitality benchmarking services. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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