Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

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Los Angeles, Arequipa, PER
In-Office
30-33 Hourly
Internship
Greentech • Hardware • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting the design and optimization of high-pressure desalination and water treatment systems. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, refining lightweight mechanical components, and analyzing materials and system designs for reliability and performance. The role involves hands-on development hardware work, collaboration with multidisciplinary engineers, and fully onsite work in Torrance, California.
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About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are dedicated to solving global water challenges through innovative desalination and water treatment solutions. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.

Mission
We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects.

 

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.

  • Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.

  • Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.

 

What We’re Looking For

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).

 

Attributes:

  • A passion for solving real-world problems.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

     

    Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions

  • Hands on work on development hardware.

  • Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs

     

Why Join Us?

  • Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

  • Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.

  • Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.

  • Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience or coursework in fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, or materials science
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, California
  • Ability to perform hands-on work, stand, crouch, walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds
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The Company
36 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

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