{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"159cd5d8489373876fffcff0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/159cd5d8489373876fffcff0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/159cd5d8489373876fffcff0","title":"Mechanical Engineering Intern","description":"Location San Francisco Bay Area\nEmployment Type Full time\nLocation Type On-site\nDepartment Engineering\nCompensation $35.00 – $45.00 per hour, Offers Bonus\nMaking the Metals Powering the World Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare-earth metal supply chain—powering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. We’re among the very few companies outside China producing rare-earth metals—and the only one delivering a 100% U.S. supply of both light and heavy rare earths. Our carbon-zero process converts end-of-life magnets directly into metal, ready to accelerate energy independence and secure one of the world’s most vital resources.\nWe are a lean, well-funded team rapidly accelerating Western rare-earth production. We’re building a world-class team to solve this crisis.\nThe Role — Mechanical Engineering Intern Join our hardware team and help turn designs into working systems. You’ll support reactor subsystem design in CAD, assist with prototype builds and testing, and keep our documentation tight—working with engineers, machinists, and technicians to move quickly from concept to operation.\nWhat You’ll Do Update and create CAD (Fusion) models/drawings, BOMs, and simple GD&T for thermal, vacuum, and handling subsystems.\nAssist with prototype fabrication and assembly: cutting, drilling, tapping, fitting, and basic machining.\nHelp select components (valves, fittings, heaters, sensors) for high-temperature and vacuum environments under engineer guidance.\nRun tests, collect/clean data, and summarize results to inform design iterations.\nPerform leak checks, pressure tests, maintain organized logs.\nSupport vendor outreach, quotes, and purchasing; keep parts and tooling organized.\nContribute to safety-first culture and continuous improvement on the shop floor.\nWhat You Bring Required Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.\nWorking proficiency with CAD (Fusion preferred; SolidWorks ok).\nHands‑on build experience from labs, clubs, internships, or personal projects (machine shop tools, 3D printing, or fabrication).\nDetail-oriented, disciplined documentation, and reliable follow-through.\nComfortable in a fast-paced, hardware-centric environment and willing to get your hands dirty.\nOn-site availability; able to start soon.\nPreferred Exposure to high-temperature or vacuum systems (furnaces, pumps, flanges) and basic thermal/fluids coursework.\nSimple analysis skills (hand calcs, spreadsheets; FEA/thermal tools a plus).\nWelding or TIG familiarity; basic machining on mill/lathe.\nPython/MATLAB for data analysis.\nCompensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay\nCompany-provided lunch daily\nJ1 Visa sponsorship available if needed\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Solcoa Technologies","rawCompany":"solcoa technologies","city":"Sacramento","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T05:00:47.523Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechanical Engineering Intern","description":"Location San Francisco Bay Area\nEmployment Type Full time\nLocation Type On-site\nDepartment Engineering\nCompensation $35.00 – $45.00 per hour, Offers Bonus\nMaking the Metals Powering the World Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare-earth metal supply chain—powering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. 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