Frontend Software Engineer, Intern at Machina Labs in Chatsworth, CA

Summary: Machina Labs is reshaping manufacturing through advanced robotics and machine learning. As a Frontend Software Engineer Intern, you'll contribute to building user interfaces that allow interaction with robotic systems and real-time data, impacting manufacturing workflows significantly. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with engineers and designers to build responsive, performant frontend applications using React and TypeScript - Develop and iterate on user-facing tools for visualizing real-time robot and manufacturing data - Prototype and implement intuitive UI/UX flows for internal tools and external-facing dashboards - Contribute to 3D visualization components for robot status, simulation, and process monitoring (optionally using Three.js or WebGL) - Work closely with backend engineers to integrate and visualize live production data via APIs - Support the design system and help ensure visual and functional consistency across Machina Labs software products - Participate in team code reviews, agile ceremonies, and brainstorming sessions to shape product features and technical solutions Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field - Expected to complete or have completed final degree within one year of the internship's end - Experience with React (or similar framework) and TypeScript through coursework, personal projects, or internships - Understanding of core UI/UX principles and frontend development best practices - Ability to work with design tools such as Figma and a willingness to iterate rapidly based on team feedback - Interest in robotics, manufacturing, or building tools for real hardware systems - Strong communication skills and eagerness to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience integrating or building 3D visualization components in web applications (e.g., using Three.js, WebGL, or similar) - Familiarity with cloud-based deployment workflows (Azure, AWS, or GCP) - Familiarity with OpenAPI and/or GraphQL - Familiarity with machine learning and large datasets processing/visualization - Experience building tools for hardware, robotics, or data visualization Required Skills: React, TypeScript, UI/UX principles Important Skills: Figma, 3D visualization Nice-to-Have Skills: Interest in robotics, communication, Collaborative environment