Supply Chain & Manufacturing Spring Intern - Manufacturing (Austin)

Develop assembly processes. Help define, document and improve repeatable processes for building P3 modules, including work instructions, assembly sequences, cycle times and quality checks.

Work with real materials. Get hands-on with the metal, glass and ceramic fabrication methods and equipment used across P3, and help refine our production capabilities as we scale.

Improve the line. Find bottlenecks, propose and test fixes, and help design simple jigs, fixtures and tooling with our engineers and technicians.

Support supplier negotiations. Request and compare quotes, build cost analyses, and help evaluate suppliers of materials and components on cost, quality, capacity and lead time.

Own a project. Take one manufacturing or sourcing problem from start to finish and present your results to Supply Chain & Manufacturing leadership in April.

Currently pursuing a degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain or a related field.

Available to work on site at our Austin, TX facility from January 12 to April 16, 2027.

Interest in manufacturing process and assembly development, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

Familiarity with metal, glass or ceramic fabrication methods and equipment, through coursework, projects or hands-on experience.

Exposure to, or strong interest in, supplier negotiations and cost analysis.

Comfort working in an active factory environment and following safety procedures, including wearing PPE.

Hands-on fabrication experience, such as welding, machining, sheet metal, glass or ceramics work, from a job, makerspace or student team (e.g. Formula SAE, Solar Car or Baja SAE).

CAD experience (SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360 or similar) and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Coursework or experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process mapping or time studies.

Experience writing work instructions, standard operating procedures or process documentation.

Familiarity with cost modeling, bills of materials or ERP and inventory systems.

A previous internship or co-op in manufacturing, operations, procurement or a hardware company.

Interest in energy, solar or high-temperature materials.