About the role#
Manufacturing Operations at Zoox focuses on building vehicles at production scale. As an intern, you will work on the tools, processes, and systems that move the vehicle from prototype to production. You will work alongside engineers on the production floor to address real-world manufacturing challenges. This role offers the chance to contribute to teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Test & Diagnostics, Logistics, Prototyping, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing, Technical Program Management, and Data Governance.
What you'll do#
- Develop test automation, diagnostics, or analysis tools for vehicle production.
- Improve manufacturing, assembly, or logistics processes using data.
- Work hands-on with production hardware alongside cross-functional engineering teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to manufacturing and engineering stakeholders.
- Assist with manufacturing processes such as line balancing, station setup, and resolving systems issues on the floor.
- Optimize warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and packaging to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing costs.
- Develop automated CNC part programming with mechanical prototype and fabrication teams.
- Build AI analytics and tools for manufacturing operations and manage data governance.
- Act as a technical program manager in training for manufacturing programs.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in mechanical, computer, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or systems engineering.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship starting in May or June 2027.
- Scripting or automation skills in Python or a similar language.
- Foundational understanding of process optimization, including build sequencing, task time analysis, and line layout.
- Capability to assist in developing and documenting work instructions.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, organization, and communication skills.
- Comfort working in a production floor environment.
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship duration.
- Note: You may not use proprietary information from your work for a thesis, university publications, or distribution outside of Zoox.
- Bonus: Experience in the automotive industry, manufacturing, prototyping, MES, SAP, ERP systems, CAD, CNC programming, SQL, or Databricks.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Zoox
Zoox develops autonomous, purpose-built vehicles for mobility-as-a-service. The company focuses on robotics, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicle technology. Founded in 2014, it maintains its headquarters in Foster City, California. The organization employs nearly 4,800 people.
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