Manufacturing Intern

Who we are

At Atoms, we are building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you won't just shadow—you'll own real projects alongside experienced engineers and technicians on our production floor.

• Process & Line Optimization: Conduct time-and-motion studies, line balancing, and cycle time analyses to identify bottlenecks in custom computer builds and retrofit kit manufacturing.
• Tooling & Fixtures: Design and fabricate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve build quality, repeatability, and floor ergonomics.
• Layout & Material Flow: Assist in optimizing station layouts and material kitting flows across our San Francisco facility.
• Floor Collaboration: Work daily with build technicians to capture hands-on process knowledge and translate floor feedback into implemented physical or procedural improvements.
• Standardization: Draft and update version-controlled Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions in partnership with Hardware Engineering.
• Data Tracking: Collect and analyze key manufacturing metrics (cycle time, first-pass yield, defect rates) to help prioritize engineering fixes.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering (or a related field).