Mechanical Engineering Intern at SPAN in San Francisco, CA

Summary: SPAN is a company focused on renewable energy and is seeking a passionate mechanical engineering intern to join their hardware development team. The intern will apply their knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes to assist in hardware design, testing, and manufacturing efforts. Responsibilities: - Create mechanical design concepts for various products (Plastics, Metal and Glass) and develop these in 3D CAD - Coordinate with different internal and external stakeholders to ensure project completion - Build prototype components and assemblies and perform tests related to compliance, environmental, and reliability with appropriate documentation for the same - Create detailed 2D drawings using GD&T when applicable - Work with contract manufacturers to have parts made to specification, to improve quality and yield - Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products through testing and creating manufacturing fixtures Required Qualifications: - Working towards a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field - Experience fabricating, assembling and testing prototypes - Ability to design mechanical parts using 3D CAD Software and be passionate about concept explorations and technology investigations - Excited about digging into complex problems and seeing them through to solution - Passionate about renewable energy and energy storage Preferred Qualifications: - Experience designing for solar or renewable energy applications - Experience designing parts for various part fabrication techniques machining, sheet metal forming, stamping, plastic forming, and injection molding - Experience running, environmental testing or reliability testing - Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials Required Skills: 3D CAD Software, Mechanical Design Important Skills: Prototyping, Renewable Energy Nice-to-Have Skills: GD&T, Testing, Manufacturing Processes Benefits: Great opportunity to begin your career at a mission driven climate focused company, Competitive Compensation At a Well-funded, Venture-backed Company, Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit, Strong focus on team-building and company culture (events, meet-ups, clubs)