About the role#
This full-time internship offers hands-on experience in climate technology product manufacturing. You will work directly with our engineering team to develop hardware solutions for desalination and water treatment systems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.
- Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight mechanical components.
- Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.
- Perform hands-on work with development hardware, which requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and spend long periods standing, crouching, or walking.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program.
- Academic or practical experience in fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, and material science.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California (On-site).
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a climate technology company based in Hawthorne, California. Founded in 2024, the business manufactures portable water purification systems. These devices extract water from natural sources like rivers and lakes to provide a supply independent of municipal infrastructure. The company currently employs 42 people.
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