Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

About Mashgin

At Mashgin, we have developed a successful and innovative point-of-sale experience that uses computer vision and AI to make checkout nearly instantaneous. Our mission is to eliminate checkout lines so people can get back to their lives.

Our kiosks are currently serving customers in thousands of locations around the world, from major sports stadiums to convenience stores, from college campuses to corporate cafeterias. We are a series B startup with 10 years of progress, and we’re already profitable. And we’re just getting started.

We value autonomy of work, a relentless obsession with customer experience (both our customers and their end-customers), and a culture of respect and fun.

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Design Engineer intern, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting next generation products and collaborate with cross functional engineering teams to design and develop our computer vision capabilities. This internship will provide hands-on experience in areas such as product design, 3d printing, and documentation, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.

This position is based in San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, CA. You will need to be able to commute between these two locations frequently. You will be onsite Monday through Friday for up to 40 hours a week.

Internship Start date: May 2025

• Collaborating with the hardware engineering, manufacturing, and software engineering teams to verify and improve upcoming computer vision and camera designs and functionality
• Prototyping, testing, and debugging with cross-functional teams to drive design enhancements
• Contributing to the development of test requirements, including plans, protocols, and reports
• Executing tests, collecting and analyzing data to inform internal design decisions and improvements

• Currently pursuing or possessing a degree (MS, BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Practical hands-on work in mechanical design or product development projects
• Familiarity with SolidWorks is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative startup-like environment

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, injection molding, and 3D printing
• Knowledge or experience of picking tolerances for individual components that will be assembled into a final product
• Fluent in Mandarin 

Mashgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Mashgin are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.