Mechanical Engineer Intern

Mechanical Engineering Intern

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Lunar, you will be responsible for materials research and mechanical design within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team, supported by a committed mentor. Engineers at Lunar are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers.

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely…

• Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
• Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and narrow down options
• Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
• Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
• Create drawings and other part specifications
• Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
• Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production
• Engage with subject matter experts and material suppliers to build up a knowledge base on specific manufacturing processes

Desired Skills/Experience

• Mechanical Design
• Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
• Fundamental knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and tolerancing (GD&T experience valuable)
• Basic ability to analyze designs using Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and Tolerance Analysis
• Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, and general machine shop tools
• Manufacturing Support
• Ability to manage communication with multiple suppliers in parallel in a timely and organized manner
• Preferred: Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review and First Article Inspection
• Preferred: Experience with design for sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing techniques
• Communication
• Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation and email correspondence
• Ability to generate detailed design documentation
• Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind

Benefits:

We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.

Additional benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan 
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent 
•  Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $20 - $38 USD.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.