Mechanical Engineering
US$30 – US$33 / hr base salary
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2027”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$30 – US$33 / hr |
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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
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Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.
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Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.
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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:
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A passion for solving real-world problems.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions
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Hands on work on development hardware.
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Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.
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Lifting up to 50 lbs
Why Join Us?
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Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
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Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.
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Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.
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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.