Skydio
Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Hayward, California, United States · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
About the job
Supports the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for autonomous products, focusing on efficiency, quality, production ramp, and operational scalability.
What you'll do
- Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
- Support standard work documentation, capacity studies, line balancing, layouts, and material flow improvements.
- Collaborate across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain teams on new product introductions and production ramp activities.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar data analysis tools.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with time study techniques, MOST or MODAPTS, Lean Manufacturing, standard work, line balancing, or capacity analysis.
- Experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, or CAD software such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks.
Pay
$47/hr for Undergrad (hourly base salary); $53/hr for Graduate students (hourly base salary); $70/hr for PhD students (hourly base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Power BI, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, MOST
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