Job Description

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Mechanical Engineering Intern (CAD Automation)

About CADABRA

CADABRA is an AI-powered copilot plugin for SolidWorks that automates repetitive CAD tasks and streamlines engineering workflows. By integrating directly into the SolidWorks environment, CADABRA empowers design engineers to make rapid modifications, optimize workflows, and focus on innovation rather than manual work.

Our mission is to empower engineers with intelligent automation that accelerates project timelines, improves design quality, and enhances creativity. By reducing development time and costs, CADABRA helps organizations deliver better products faster and gain a competitive edge.

Join us in redefining the future of AI-driven design automation!

The Role: Mechanical Engineering Intern

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at CADABRA, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and validation of our AI-powered CAD automation solutions. You’ll work at the intersection of mechanical design, software, and artificial intelligence, helping to translate complex engineering processes into intelligent automation features. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment and contribute to cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, modeling, and validation of mechanical assemblies and components for CADABRA workflows and demos.
• Assist in creating parametric, modular, and reusable CAD models that are ideal for automation.
• Work closely with our AI and software teams to translate engineering processes and design intent into automation features.
• Test CADABRA outputs for accuracy, manufacturability, and usability, providing critical feedback for improvement.
• Document workflows, models, and best practices to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer.
• Learn rapidly in a dynamic startup environment, contributing innovative ideas and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong interest in design automation, AI, and modern engineering tools.
• Curious, motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FEA (Finite Element Analysis), DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly), or various manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with CAD macros, scripting (e.g., Python), or other automation techniques.
• Experience with student projects, robotics teams, or design competitions that involve complex mechanical systems.
• A genuine passion for AI, innovative design tools, and improving the engineer’s creative experience.

Why Join CADABRA?

• Gain real startup experience with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our product and company.
• Work directly with our founders and core engineers, receiving mentorship and contributing to strategic decisions.
• Build a portfolio filled with innovative and challenging projects at the forefront of AI and engineering.
• Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexible hours that supports work-life balance.
• Get hands-on exposure to and help shape the future of AI-powered engineering tools.

Compensation

• This is a paid internship; the rate will be based on your experience and availability.
• Potential opportunity for full-time conversion upon successful completion of the internship and graduation.

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