Product Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Systems & Fixture Design

Quantum Design provides technology solutions and automated materials characterization systems for research institutions. The Product Engineering Intern will improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety by redesigning a cryogenic calibration probe and supporting related hardware, software, fixture, and process improvements.

What you'll do:

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of manufacturing fixtures and process improvements
• Redesign the existing flex circuit calibration probe to improve reliability and operational safety
• Incorporate secondary temperature-sensing capabilities to verify proper calibration conditions during testing
• Develop or support software reporting tools that provide operator alerts when calibration conditions are outside acceptable limits
• Design improved sealing mechanisms between the calibration probe and cryogenic vessel to prevent atmospheric contamination and ice formation
• Evaluate and implement pressure-relief solutions to mitigate cryogenic safety risks
• Create engineering documentation, test procedures, and operating instructions
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to validate designs and implement improvements
• Participate in design reviews and present project recommendations to stakeholders
• Support additional fixture and process-improvement projects as time allows

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, chemistry, or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed
• Experience with CAD software for mechanical design and assembly modeling
• Interest in manufacturing processes, product development, and continuous improvement
• Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback from technical mentors
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide regular project updates and discuss technical progress
• Comfortable presenting design concepts and recommendations in small-group design reviews
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a hands-on engineering environment

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and product engineering
• Exposure to fixture design, cryogenic systems, mechanical design, and process improvement
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and technicians
• Experience conducting design reviews and presenting engineering solutions
• Involvement in projects with measurable impact on manufacturing quality, efficiency, and safety
• Practical application of CAD, testing, validation, and engineering documentation skills
• Onsite work mode in San Diego, CA