Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Essential Duties:

You will be an early member of a new engineering team taking a hands-on role in the design development and integration of a new high-power electromechanical product line at responsible fordesigning mechanical components related to high power electronics including thermal management harnessing enclosures structures and reliability while also collaborating closely with electrical software and systems engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is highly self-driven adaptable to a startup environment and eager to take on both technical and leadership leader and a doer excited about working in a dynamic fast-paced setting and want to shape the mechanical engineering function within a new department at Redwood. This is a Summer 2026 position.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Executecomponent-levelmechanical design and development of a high-volume high-power energy conversion product from concept to deployment including thermal management structural design packaging/integration of power electronics and integration with grid infrastructure
• Act as in integral mechanical engineering team member driving innovation and solving technical challenges at a large scale
• Perform mechanical analysis (CFD FEA thermal etc.) to validate designs and ensure performance under real-world conditions
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into the overall system architecture
• Select materials and components working closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective high-quality solutions
• Contribute to a collaborative fast-paced startup culture where every team member plays a crucial role in achieving company milestones

Desired Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program forBS orMS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• An understanding of the relationship between high voltage electronics and the mechanical systems that support and surround them (e.g. insulation systems and thermal systems.)
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks)
• Some basic experience in analysis tools (CFD FEA etc.) preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your work in a startup environment balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of building relationships with cross-functional team members

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functionsconsistentsafely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federalstateand local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office and lab environments
• Occasional field work which may includeexposure to noise dust chemicals and temperature extremes while protected by PPE for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel requirements

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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