Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op | Redwood Materials

The Tone:
This is an internship at Redwood Materials, located in the U.S. during the Summer 2026 timeline. Redwood Materials is working to localize the global battery supply chain, integrating recovery, reuse, and recycling processes to keep critical minerals in circulation. The company is focused on driving the energy transition by delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials within the U.S., utilizing existing batteries as a primary source. This Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op role is essential for supporting the company’s pilot and commercial scale production operations as Redwood expands its capabilities in battery material production.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, U.S.

• Mission: Support pilot and commercial scale production operations through technical design, troubleshooting, and prototyping of mechanical equipment and processes.
• Tech Stack: Major mechanical design software packages, automation and programmable control systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Lead the technical design of new mechanical processing equipment and manufacturing facilities.
• Specify: Support the specification of new mechanical processing equipment and manufacturing facilities.
• Troubleshoot: Conduct high-level technical troubleshooting for equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Experiment: Develop prototypes and execute research projects and experiments for new processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or an advanced degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related technical discipline. This role is suited for individuals at an early career stage who are looking to apply academic knowledge in a practical manufacturing environment.
• Experience: Applicants must have prior engineering internship experience with a leading technology or manufacturing company. Demonstrable hands-on experience building products or projects in a workshop or laboratory setting is also required, along with practical experience living with and refining one’s own designs in a functional environment.
• Skills: Possess working knowledge of major mechanical design software packages. Candidates should also have coursework and/or experience with automation and programmable control systems, indicating a foundational understanding of these integrated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Bonus: An entrepreneurial mindset and high self-motivation are highly valued. Coursework and/or experience with thermodynamics, gas combustion, and chemical processes are preferred, as these areas are relevant to the company’s operations.