Summer Intern Associate

March 7, 2026
$35 / hour

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Job Description

Summer Intern Associate

Karma Automotive is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! This program will run from late May/early June through late August/early September, offering a full-time, 40-hour work week. Internships will be conducted onsite at either our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA, or our Manufacturing location in Moreno Valley, CA.

Internship Areas of Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Software
  • Body (Exterior, Interior & Closures)
  • Battery Systems
  • Powertrain Systems
  • Design
  • Vehicle Integration & Validation
  • Quality
  • Program Management

Required Qualifications

  • Pursuing a BS, MS or Ph.D. in a related field at an accredited university
  • Experience in Formula SAE, EcoCar, or SAE Baja, or similar multi-domain projects. (For Engineering Internship Positions)
  • Proficient with desktop software (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Passion for automotive
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Reliable, innovative, committed self-starter, with a focus on quality.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organization

Physical Requirements

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

  • Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
  • Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
  • Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
  • Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
  • Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
  • Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

  • Medical Plan
  • Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Sick Time
  • Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
  • Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$25.00/per hour – $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the current level of education.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.