Top Internships in San Luis Obispo, CA

Six-month engineering internship building production backend services and AI pipelines. Design SQL schemas (PostgreSQL), implement SaaS integrations (REST APIs, webhooks), work with embeddings, transformer models and vector databases, build end-to-end data processing pipelines, and contribute to code reviews and architecture discussions.

Support BIM/VDC workflows from design through project completion: facilitate 2D/3D coordination, model missing content, perform 4D/5D schedule and cost analyses, run clash detection and assist conflict resolution, and produce material quantity take-offs for estimating.

Supports development of scalable manufacturing processes, automated equipment, controls, test systems, and data acquisition solutions for medical devices. The intern connects R&D with manufacturing, troubleshoots process and automation issues, maintains process plans and manufacturing instructions, ensures quality and procedural compliance, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams. Assignments may support electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, diagnostics, endoscopy, or urology products.

Intern will identify productivity challenges and process gaps across global sales teams, prioritize improvement opportunities, and build AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft Copilot, agents, chatbots, Excel automation, and related tools. The role also supports sales process documentation, implementation planning, stakeholder collaboration, governance, and measuring efficiency improvements and business impact.

Project-based marketing internship creating a marketing strategy for JMI's educational content. Interns work within a six-person marketing team, are matched with volunteer mentors, and will produce strategic media to promote content and membership. Flexible project scope to meet spring internship course requirements.

Supports research into patient and caregiver experiences through interviews, surveys, focus groups, data analysis, usability testing, and reporting. Collaborates with therapists, administrators, and designers to improve digital interactions, accessibility, service efficiency, and patient care.

Project Engineer Interns assist with managing large design-build construction projects from concept through closeout. Responsibilities include coordinating with architects, engineers, planners, clients, and subcontractors; managing design schedules, budgets, forecasts, costs, and project execution; and supporting senior project managers. The role requires nationwide travel, job-site mobility, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and familiarity with construction practices.

Supports payroll operations through data validation, reconciliations, reporting, research, issue resolution, audit support, documentation, and process improvement. The intern collaborates with payroll, accounting, tax, and business teams while gaining exposure to finance and accounting activities. This is a fully remote internship requiring full-time student enrollment, analytical skills, Microsoft Office experience, confidentiality, accuracy, and willingness to learn.

Communications Intern supporting communication strategies, social media content, marketing material design, business intelligence research, reports, presentations, and collaborative initiatives in a consulting environment.

Supports Producer Services process improvement and business transformation initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying operational pain points, documenting requirements, evaluating data quality, maintaining procedures and training resources, and using Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency. Collaborates with leaders and cross-functional teams on compliance, compensation, data, technology, and continuous improvement projects in a fully remote environment.

Tax intern supporting quarterly and year-end income tax provisions, ASC 740 reporting, federal and state tax returns, reconciliations, tax payments, journal entries, indirect tax filings, withholding compliance, and process improvements. The role provides exposure to tax leadership and strategic projects in a fully remote environment. Candidates must be enrolled full-time and available for a summer internship with part-time extension through October 15.

Unpaid remote project management internship coordinating projects from planning through completion. Responsibilities include creating work breakdown structures and network diagrams, tracking tasks and milestones in project management software, communicating with stakeholders, identifying blockers and scheduling risks, and supporting nonprofit digital equity and sustainability initiatives. The role offers mentorship, portfolio experience, and potential future paid opportunities.

Develop and integrate complex software applications as part of a Honeywell engineering team. Interns will contribute software features to products, apply software development lifecycle and configuration management practices, analyze problems, develop efficient solutions, and collaborate with global teams while receiving mentorship and hands-on experience.

Develop and implement embedded software and systems, analyze system efficiency and stability, optimize I/O performance, support software quality assurance, and code, test, and troubleshoot system software. The internship requires hardware understanding and offers hands-on technical experience, mentorship, relocation benefits, and short-term housing for eligible interns.

Software engineering intern supporting the design, development, integration, and enhancement of complex software applications. The role involves contributing to team goals, creating innovative solutions, developing high-quality features, applying software development lifecycle and configuration management practices, and collaborating with engineers. Interns receive mentorship, hands-on experience, relocation benefits, and short-term housing when eligible.

Mechanical Engineering Interns will assist with designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and assemblies; conduct engineering research and analysis; collaborate cross-functionally on technical problems; and participate in testing and validation. The role provides hands-on exposure to industry-standard tools, manufacturing processes, product testing, and real-world engineering projects, along with mentorship and professional development.

Develop and implement embedded software and systems, analyze system efficiency and stability, optimize I/O performance, and support software quality assurance. Responsibilities include coding, testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring embedded system software while working closely with hardware. The internship provides hands-on engineering experience, mentorship, professional development, relocation benefits, and short-term housing eligibility.

Supports site quality managers and project teams on renewable energy construction projects. Assists with solar tracker inspections, audits, punch lists, field data collection, reporting, documentation, and quality process improvement. Collaborates with site personnel, follows safety procedures, attends meetings, and records quality observations. The role involves outdoor construction-site work, site walks on uneven terrain, physical activity, PPE use, and exposure to varied weather, noise, and potential chemicals.

Work as a Python development intern building applications and APIs, processing and analyzing data, working with databases and data pipelines, contributing to system architecture, writing clean documented code, and collaborating with the team. Strong emphasis on backend development, SQL, ORMs, and REST API design with potential conversion to full-time.

Build and ship production software across the frontend and backend, working closely with founders, customers, and product teams. Develop AI-powered features and systems involving web scraping, unstructured data, PDF parsing, and cloud infrastructure. Translate real-world real estate and financing problems into technical solutions, make high-impact decisions, and own shipped code. The internship may convert to a full-time role.

Design onboarding protocols, procedures, documentation, checklists, and reference materials for interns, volunteers, and program participants. Collaborate with the Founder and CEO, interns, and stakeholders to build onboarding systems, identify process gaps, and recommend improvements. This fully remote, unpaid three-month internship requires 5–10 hours weekly and offers mentorship and practical HR and operations experience.

Maintain and update Salesforce participant-tracking systems, build program outcome reports, clean and organize data, and support Salesforce workflow development. The intern will learn Salesforce administration, reporting, and process design while supporting nonprofit program reporting. This is a fully remote, unpaid three-month internship requiring 5–10 hours per week, with North Carolina residency preferred and mentorship provided.

Research grant opportunities, draft grant applications and supporting materials, refine the organization’s case for support, track deadlines and outcomes, and maintain a grants calendar and pipeline. The intern will work remotely with the Founder and CEO for 5–10 hours weekly over three months, gaining hands-on nonprofit development and grant writing experience through mentorship.

Create and structure AI literacy curriculum, research instructional frameworks, develop course materials and assessments, publish content through LearnPress, and refine lessons using participant feedback. The intern will work remotely with the Founder and Web Manager Intern for 5–10 hours weekly over three months. No prior curriculum design experience is required; reliability, curiosity, and authorization to volunteer in the United States are required.

Support CEO and leadership on market intelligence, financial modelling, go-to-market strategy, partnerships and PMO. Run competitor analysis, size segments, build investor-ready business plans, craft value propositions and support partner negotiations while tracking cross-functional OKRs and dashboards.