Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Base Power Company in Austin, TX

Summary: Base Power Company is America’s next-generation power company focused on transforming the centralized grid into a resilient system through distributed batteries. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience in designing and refining processes for battery and inverter systems, collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with engineers to design and refine processes, fixtures, and equipment for assembling battery and inverter systems - Participate in hands-on prototyping and pilot builds, helping debug issues and improve manufacturability - Support factory line layout and workstation design to improve flow, ergonomics, and efficiency - Help document assembly processes, write work instructions, and support technician training - Analyze data from prototype and production runs to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement - Contribute to design reviews with a focus on manufacturability and scalability Required Qualifications: - Current junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or a graduate student, in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field - Strong understanding of mechanical or manufacturing engineering fundamentals - Passion for hands-on problem solving and building processes that scale - Curious, self-motivated, and eager to tackle hard problems with real-world impact Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD) is a plus - Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, or robotics is a plus Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD tools, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Manufacturing processes, Robotics