Hardware Engineer Intern, Manufacturing Operations [Summer 2027]

Zoox

Job details

  • HYBRID
  • UNKNOWN
  • Foster City
  • United States
  • Verified 2026-11-06
  • Source: Zoox public LEVER source

Original job description

About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.

Job Description
Manufacturing Operations builds Zoox vehicles at production scale. Interns work on the tools, processes and systems that move the vehicle from prototype to production, alongside engineers on the floor.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
  • Manufacturing Engineering: Assists with manufacturing processes such as line balancing, sets up stations, and supports manufacturing systems issues on the floor.
  • Test & Diagnostics: Develops test automation and diagnostic tools that support vehicle production, such as end-of-line testers, sensor pods, and PCU test equipment.
  • Logistics: Optimizes warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and packaging that ensures on-time line-side delivery and protects product while minimizing cost.
  • Prototyping: Develops automated CNC part programming with the mechanical prototype and fabrication teams.
  • Advanced Hardware Manufacturing: Industrializes new hardware designs for production, optimizes manufacturing and warehouse processes, and assists in line-balancing station set-up and manufacturing operations on the floor.
  • Technical Program Management & Manufacturing Intelligence: Acts as a TPM-in-training on programs for manufacturing teams or operational excellence, and builds AI analytics and tools for Manufacturing Operations.
  • Data Governance: Works on data governance for manufacturing data.

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