Mechanical Engineering Internship

Company: Airity Technologies
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Airity is seeking a mechanical engineering intern to participate in the thermal and structural design, validation, testing, and manufacturing of advanced high-voltage and radio frequency (RF) power supplies in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
Airity develops compact RF and high-voltage DC power supplies using novel resonant circuit topologies. Our products and services cover a range of applications, including electric space propulsion, semiconductor manufacturing tools, aerospace, medical devices, environmental, and academic research. This position would support engineers in product development, prototyping, and testing. This role would require you to be flexible and perform many different tasks listed below.
Dates
We are actively recruiting for the summer of 2023.
Requirements
Responsibilities

• Participate in structural and thermal design of new and existing products using SolidWorks / Fusion 360 - from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation, and manufacturing
• Collaborate with customers to understand interface and form factor requirements, in addition to operational requirements
• Testing and validation of prototype RF and high-voltage DC power supplies
• Use python to troubleshoot bugs, create testing scripts, and improve the performance of prototype power supplies
• Implement version control and create a structured documentation protocol for CAD models
• Collaboration with electrical, PCB layout, and firmware engineering teams to successfully design, validate, and manufacture power supplies
• Drive innovation through novel thermal management techniques and enclosure design
• Report on the status of development, quality, and performance to management
• Document design assumptions, model definition, bill of materials, and manufacturing work instructions
• Manage design changes effectively through documentation and configuration control
• Participate in Airity's continuous improvement culture by defining and implementing process improvements
  Qualifications
  
  • In year 2nd or 3rd year of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Strong desire to acquire hands-on hardware experience in power supply (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) design, test, and assembly
  • Mastery of CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
  • Programming experience using Python
  • 1+ years of relevant hands-on hardware experience at a startup or top-tier engineering firm
  • 1+ years of relevant thermal design experience at a startup or top-tier engineering firm
  • Outstanding understanding of mechanical design, including vibration, thermal management, design for affordability, and design for manufacturability
  • Understanding of conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes and experience working with internal and external manufacturers
  • Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Demonstrated design creativity through IP generation or problem-solving
  • Proficiency with basic ME tools (Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Simulation)
  • Ability to perform prototyping and basic fabrication (drilling, cutting, machining, grinding, soldering, 3D printing, etc.)
  • Understanding of material science and coatings
  • Mastery of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Nice to Have
    
    • MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    • Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Medical, Industrial, and Aerospace applications
    • Experience designing enclosures for electromechanical box build assembly
    • Experience selecting and working with contract manufacturers locally and abroad
    • Startup experience
      Working with us
      We are building things that were once considered impossible, so it is challenging and exciting work. You will work in collaboration with a dedicated team and impressive clients. We operate under aggressive timelines, but you will have ownership of your work and your schedule. Our founding team has worked together for a long time, and we are continuously adding talented and motivated team members. We have an office in Redwood City, CA. We seek a person who shares our values and is a good fit within our group. Your opinions regarding the direction of the company, the projects we work on, and future hires will be highly valued. You will be working with PhD-level engineers who have multiple patents to their name. However, rather than focusing on credentials or specific industry experience, we are interested in outstanding talent with the ability to be creative and get things done. You will be paid a competitive salary and be well rewarded upon the success of ongoing projects.

Keywords: Airity Technologies, Redwood City , Mechanical Engineering Internship, Engineering , Redwood City, California