Mechanical Engineering Intern (Year Long)

Job Description

About the Company

The Boring Company was founded with the mission to alleviate soul-destroying traffic by developing an underground network of tunnels. The company is focused on creating advanced technology to significantly increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more. Their ultimate goal is to make Hyperloop adoption viable and enable rapid transit across densely populated regions. The company prides itself on a culture of dedicated, smart, and scrappy individuals who are passionate about their mission and committed to innovating at every opportunity.

About the Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern (Year Long)

Role Overview:
The Mechanical Engineering Intern at The Boring Company will be given significant responsibility, almost equivalent to a regular employee. The company values ‘ownership’, expecting interns to take full ownership of their projects. This role operates in a fast-paced environment where all team members are working towards the common goal of revolutionizing transportation.

Responsibilities:
• Design and Support: Responsibilities include designing or supporting the design of various systems and sub-systems critical to operations. This encompasses:
• Boring machine parts.
• Support systems and their associated equipment.
• Tunnel segment production mechanisms.
• Passenger and construction vehicles.
• Tunnel infrastructure.
• Design Tools and Methods: Competently utilize judgment, hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) to develop and effectively communicate designs.
• Project Management: Adhere strictly to project schedules, ensuring the timely completion of projects from their initial conception through to implementation.
• Communication: Proactively communicate schedule updates to stakeholders and other teams with dependent systems, highlighting any changes as they occur.
• System Integration: Continuously evaluate how designed systems fit into the broader operational picture, ensuring design choices align with top-level company needs and account for future developments.
• Compliance: Ensure all systems are fully compliant with relevant regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location standards.

Basic Qualifications:
• Education: Must possess a High School diploma or GED and be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• CAD Experience: At least 1 year of experience in design using SolidWorks.
• Hands-on Experience: Proven hands-on hardware experience in fabrication, assembly, and/or testing. This experience can stem from professional, academic, or recreational settings.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Machine Design: Basic proficiency in machine design.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable in various engineering disciplines, including mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
• Manufacturing Drawings: Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
• Prior Experience: Previous internship experience or participation in the Not-a-Boring-Competition is considered a plus.
• Teamwork: Possesses strong teamwork skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibits acute attention to detail.

Benefits (for permanent employees, generally offered by the company):
• Health Coverage: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: A 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Equity: A competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced 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.