Summer Intern Associate

Job Description

Summer Intern Associate | Karma Automotive

The Tone:
This is an internship at Karma Automotive, located in Irvine, CA or Moreno Valley, CA. Karma Automotive focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing vehicles, covering various areas from software to vehicle systems and quality. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to many aspects of automotive creation. Interns will work on projects that directly impact the company’s vehicle development and production goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Irvine, CA or Moreno Valley, CA (In-person)
• Pay: $25–$35 hourly
• Mission: Contribute to diverse areas of automotive design, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Tech Stack: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manufacturing: Support manufacturing operations and process optimization.
• Vehicle Systems: Contribute to the engineering and development of vehicle systems.
• Software: Assist in the design, development, and testing of automotive software.
• Design: Aid in creative and technical design projects for vehicle components.
• Vehicle Integration & Validation: Participate in vehicle testing, integration, and validation activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a BS, MS, or Ph.D. in a related field at an accredited university.
• Experience: Experience in multi-domain projects such as Formula SAE, EcoCar, or SAE Baja (for engineering roles).
• Skills: Desktop software proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Strong communication, Collaboration, Organization.
• Bonus: A strong enthusiasm for the automotive industry.