About the role#
Durin is building the foundation of the global supply chain. This internship is for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own sub-assemblies from initial sketch to production. You will balance design work with hands-on shop time to build, test, and refine hardware.
What you'll do#
- Model complex mechanical assemblies in CAD and create production-ready drawings.
- Spend 30 to 50 percent of your time in the shop assembling, modifying, and repairing your designs.
- Use 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining to prototype ideas quickly.
- Design test fixtures to torture-test hardware and find breaking points.
- Coordinate directly with machine shops and suppliers to ensure parts meet specifications.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in CAD, including top-down design and managing large assemblies.
- Knowledge of machining processes, including the differences between 3-axis and 5-axis operations.
- Understanding of GD&T and how to apply tolerances correctly.
- Ability to perform FEA and hand calculations, such as free-body diagrams, to validate designs.
- Practical experience building moving projects like Formula SAE, Baja, Solar Car, Rocketry, or BattleBots.
- Comfort using shop tools including drill presses, band saws, and soldering irons.
- High agency and a resilient approach to troubleshooting and fixing mistakes.
- Obsessive interest in personal projects and how things work.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Modality: This is an on-site role. We do not support remote work.
- Employment: Full-time internship with a rolling start date.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Durin
Durin is a mining technology company based in El Segundo, California. Founded in 2024, the business develops and operates automated drill rigs for mineral exploration. The company employs 26 people and focuses on improving the efficiency of finding ore deposits. Its primary goal is to modernize drilling hardware to support resource discovery.
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