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Manufacturing Engineering Intern, CNC Machining (Summer 2027)
Los Angeles, CA (On-site) +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
El Segundo, California, United States - Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
About the job
Develops and optimizes CNC machining programs and processes for precision metal components, including post-processing 3D-printed parts, while supporting production-floor operations and process improvements.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and refine CNC programs and multi-axis machining operations; interpret CAD models, drawings, and GD&T.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and support process improvements, automation, workholding, and machining documentation.
- Work hands-on on the production floor and own an intern project through implementation and presentation.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering at an ABET-accredited university or college.
- Exposure to CNC programming and machining through coursework, labs, makerspace, internships, or collegiate engineering clubs.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Nice to have
- Experience with MasterCAM or Hypermill, 5-axis machines, or DMG Mori and Siemens controls.
- Experience machining hard metals, automation programming, metal 3D-printed parts, castings or forgings, or quality-control tools.
Pay
$30/hour USD (Engineering Intern/Undergraduate); $32.50/hour USD (Engineering Intern/Masters); $35/hour USD (Engineering Intern/PhD)
Tools
CNC, DMG Mori, Haas, MasterCAM, Hypermill, Siemens, CMM
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