Manufacturing Design Engineering Intern

About the role:
As a Manufacturing Design Engineering Intern at Samsara, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative manufacturing processes. Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world projects.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days working remotely. Relocation and a housing stipend will be provided for this internship.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will: 

• Participate in cross-functional teams to assist in process improvement projects.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to assist in the design and evaluation of manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes.
• Contribute to documenting procedures, instructions, and guidelines related to manufacturing processes.
• Support in analyzing production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for enhancement.
• Aid in the development and implementation of manufacturing procedures and standard operating processes.
• Support "Build" events (Proto, EVT, DVT) by tracking yield rates and identifying the root cause of mechanical failures or cosmetic defects.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in data analysis  — comfortable working with production or quality data in AI tools to identify trends and support engineering decisions