Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Amperesand, Pack Intern, Summer 2026)
SUMMER 2026
**This internship is hosted by Amperesand and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).
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About Amperesand:
Amperesand’s third-generation SST is driven by 10-years of technology development and validation and features proprietary power electronics modules built on the latest generation of silicon carbide (SiC) technology. The system delivers unprecedented power density and MV AC to LV DC conversion efficiency greater than 98.5% through advanced controls and first principles-based power stage engineering.
Architected with modularity at its core, our system is configurable to support a range of applications including megawatt charging and 800V DC AI Factory power in global markets. Our software enables easy integration to alternative AC and DC power sources unlocking new solutions for large load management in constrained grid environments.
Designed for manufacturability, our production approach can be easily adapted for localized manufacturing. Built in the U.S., our hardware leverages supply chains optimized for tariffs and lead times. Amperesand’s SST meets stringent UL, IEC, and IEEE standards. Innovative redundancy and protection architectures ensure unmatched reliability and safety for mission-critical power applications.
Internship Description:
We are looking for a driven and innovative Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join the team that is leading the design and development of pilot and high-volume production equipment and assembly lines as we expand our hardware product portfolio. In this role, you will participate in cross-functional initiatives to convert cutting-edge hardware concepts into scalable, full-production solutions. Working closely with controls, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams, you will participate at the design and implementation of robust manufacturing systems and processes that deliver efficiency, reliability, and long-term scalability.
This role presents a unique opportunity to influence product design from its earliest stages. It is a rare and valuable learning experience for manufacturing engineers to be embedded so deeply in both product and manufacturing development
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Complete 360 hours of work as an intern (32-40 hours per week, 9 weeks minimum)
- Participating in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for X (DFx), Assembly, Quality, Reliability
- Define and implement robust manufacturing processes, including process sequencing, critical parameter development, and assembly recipes
- Drive quality, repeatability, and throughput in both prototype and production environments.
- Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Participate in projects to resolve quality and functional issues in production and with contract manufacturers.
- Implement plans and root cause analyses to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement.
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
- Collaborate with the equipment design engineer for in-house equipment development and own a small or medium portion of it.
- Support the ramp-up of production lines, resolving technical issues, optimizing process performance, and ensuring lines meet takt time, yield, and labor efficiency targets.
- Perform line balancing and capacity planning studies to support efficient line layout, equipment utilization, and throughput targets as production scales.
- Maintain comprehensive process documentation, participate in Engineering Change Management
- Drive continuous improvement efforts through data collection, analysis, and feedback loops
- Be Mentored by Manufacturing Engineers and work with technicians and production associates as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno after the Spring ‘26 semester
- Spring ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
- Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges:
- Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR)
- Business
- Engineering
- Science
- Public Health/Orvis
- Coursework in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field)
- Hands-on or school experience in any of the following manufacturing processes: assembly automation, potting, wilding, soldering, welding, medium frequency resistance welding, laser, adhesion, pressing and torquing.
- Background in concept-to-production equipment development.
- Experience in data collection and analysis for process development or applicable process engineering expertise
- Willing to participate in cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
- Experience in problem-solving and a data-driven mindset
- Familiarity with tools such as OEE, CP, CPK, PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, and SPC
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
Desired Schedule for Intern:
Office hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 360 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.