Advancing San Diego Summer Internship

Operations

Cue Health

Internship description: Database support to organize and build manufacturing production data to create reports and a dashboard

Preferred skillset:

• Strong skills working with Excel are required, and Google sheets are preferred.
• Skills in integrating and organizing data in these programs
• An understanding of production and manufacturing terminology/environment is a plus but not required

KIGT

Internship description: 

• Ordering parts for various team members and asking them for delivery timeline requirements.
• Managing BOM and inventory line items.
• Keeping track of part numbers, bills of materials and inventory.
• Scheduling vendor meetings with team members.
• Performing cost analysis and identifying alternate suppliers for parts.
• Assisting in creating cut sheets for communicating part costs to customers.

Preferred skillset:

• Experience in supply chain management
• Knowledge in cost analysis
• Knowledge in sourcing
• Experience communicating with vendors
• Experience in finding alternate suppliers
• Skype, Whatsapp, Hangouts, Gantt Chart /PM Software, Google

EUCO

Internship description: 

• Streamline operations processes
• Implement SKU barcode project
• Research new products and contact vendors
• Operations-related tasks
  

Preferred skillset:

• Strong excel skills
• Detail-oriented

Manufacturing

Cutwater Spirits

Internship description: Initially, the Maintenance Intern will spend time shadowing and then operating the canning line. Then, partner with one of our seasoned Maintenance Technicians they will work to keep the production line running. This may include:

• Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment
• Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repairs to manufacturing equipment.
• Observes electrical and mechanical devices/systems in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Repairs and replaces defective parts.
• Adjust and test machinery.
• Make repairs such as chains, sprockets, bearings, and belts.
• Utilize PM system to view work orders assignments, document parts usage and labor hours, add notes of work completed, and close out the work order.
• Follow procedures for documenting parts usage and reporting inventory levels.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety facility inspections.

Preferred skillset:

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Understands and employs a Safety-First approach
• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others from diverse backgrounds effectively and with courtesy.
• Good mechanical aptitude and effective use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to utilize all math skills, such as basic math, geometry, and algebra to complete necessary job tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to pass a Drug Test (4 panel)

DrewFab

Internship description: Learning programming, setup, proofing, and running of short-run production and R&D projects for external customers as well as internal initiatives. Experience working on CNC mills, CNC plasma cutting, manual milling, manual turning, and manual surface grinding. Exposure to welding and fabrication as well. The primary focus would be to assist in the programming, setup, proofing, and running of current short-run and quick turn projects for external customers. This will help improve company throughput, thus allowing us to do more internal R&D on parts and product lines we are exploring.

Preferred skillset:

• Manual Milling
• Manual turning
• Some CAM experience, HSM works preferred
• Exposure to CNC milling, experience operating Haas Machines preferred
• Self-starting

ALD Technical Solutions

Internship description: Carbon Fabric Composite materials applications and preparations. We will provide detailed technical and hands-on training.

Preferred skillset:

• Chemical, mechanical and general engineering willing to learn
• Hands-on experiences.

Software Engineering

Adaptive Launch Solutions

Internship description: Intern will advance Digital Twinning and Machine learning models of Launch Vehicles, Satellites, and operations. Intern will assist ALS, a small aerospace mechanical and avionics design and engineering company business in providing analysis, test, and verification as well as launch integration and mission engineering services on commercial and government contracts.

Preferred skillset:

• Knowledge of SolidWorks
• Knowledge of ASME Drafting standards
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Self-motivator/self starter
• Team player
• Ability to present technical information to customers

Smartville

Internship description:

• Help Software Engineer develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time controller software and firmware in Go, C++, and C.
• Help Software Engineer develop, software in the loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environment using python or Matlab
• Help Software Engineers drive firmware development for performance, scalability, modularity, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware.
• Help Software Engineer with hands-on control system build-up, system debugging, and code optimization.

Preferred skillset:

• Knowledge of scripting (Python, MATLAB, Unix, etc.) for test automation and data analysis preferred.
• Desired to have test-driven development experience using unit testing, software in the loop, and hardware in the loop methodologies. Our developers participate
  significantly in firmware testing, so a validation mindset is required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Significant multithreaded and real-time operating system (RTOS) experience.
• Desired to have test-driven development experience using unit testing, software in the loop, and hardware in the loop methodologies.

Omni2Max

Internship description:

• Providing system support for Companies’ Database
• Providing data support for Company Past Performance Writeup
• Help review software forms frequently used in the Database
• Software review of Proposals

Preferred skillset:

• Knowledgeable in excel spreadsheets
• Knowledgeable in Sharepoint
• Self-starter
• Good writing skills
• Works well in groups

GigalO

Internship description: GigaIO develops innovative high-performance interconnect memory fabric solutions for computing clusters, with the objective of accelerating large-scale workloads on-demand, utilizing industry-standard technology. With our unique patented technology, users create a single composable infrastructure resulting in breathtaking performance, flexibility, and efficiency. As a Lab Tech Intern, the Beneficiary will work as part of a small team of GigaIO engineers focused on building, packaging, testing, deploying, and maintaining our innovative networking solution. They will work closely with our development team to create, test, maintain and extend our networking hardware and solution infrastructure and develop new test procedures and deployment workflows, automate hardware processes, and monitoring, and improve system control & hardware configuration management systems.

Preferred skillset:

• A strong understanding of validating both software and hardware
• Proficient with system integration and testing on a UNIX or Linux platform
• Test automation experience or sufficient test scripting skills in a common scripting language such as Perl, Ruby, Python, or Bash
• Ability to learn quickly, work with limited direction, and be self-motivated.
• Excellent conversational, written communication, and presentation skills

Red Door Interactive

Internship description: Hybrid opportunity

Preferred skillset: Preferred, but not required

• WordPress
• Good Javascript skills
• Strong written communication
• Shopify
• ASP.net (or Kentico)
• Headless CMS
• Gitflow workflow
• Requirements development and management
• Documentation and/or CMS Admin Guides
• Quality assurance testing
• Web accessibility (WCAG)

BeanStock Ventures

Internship description: BeanStock Ventures is a remote software product development and regulatory compliance company in the biotech industry. We are updating our website and have several marketing campaigns we are working on. Our intern experience is actual hands-on work, not a project developed primarily for an internship.

Preferred skillset:

• Ability to work remotely
• Collaborative
• Drive to learn and develop
• Strong communication skills
• Wanting hands-on real work experience

ZUM Radio

Internship description: ZUM Radio designs and manufactures radio data transceivers.

We are planning to port a number of open source projects to new Linux computing platforms in the summer of 2022.

Description of position:

• Writing automated test software for company products
• Assist in porting a number of open source projects to new computing platforms
• QA testing and bug fixing
• Preparing documentation for end customers
• Communicating with end customers to solve issues

Preferred skillset:

• Proficiency in developing software in C and Python
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with software version control/bug tracking
• Hold a current Amateur Radio license or be able to earn a license shortly after hiring
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills

Educational Vision Technologies

Internship description: EVT is looking for software development internship positions for both full-stack web development and machine learning. For web development internships, interns will be implementing new features for our online learning platform. You will architect Django backend models and react components. For applicants with more backend experience, other web projects could include integrating web platform SDK’s such as Youtube and Zoom. For machine learning internships, interns will design ML pipelines, train models, and deploy ML pipelines as microservices.

Preferred skillset:

• Ability to work remotely
• Collaborative
• Drive to learn and develop
• Strong communication skills
• Wanting hands-on real work experience

Engineering

American Lithium Energy

Internship description: Under supervision, this position will perform battery electrode mixing, coating process, and cleaning process. Perform all job requirements in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Procedures.

Preferred skillset:

• Very good attention to detail
• Handy, resourceful, and alert
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Works well with electronic devices and semi-auto machines
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, and climb on a frequent basis.

ALD Technical Solutions

Internship description: Carbon Fabric Composite materials applications and preparations. We will provide detailed technical and hands-on training.

Preferred skillset:

• General chemical, mechanical, engineering skills
• Willingness to learn and to participate in hands-on experience

Primo Energy

Internship description: Engineer would work on drawings, Solid works program.

Preferred skillset:

• Solid works
• Digital design solutions
• Engineering support

Aeromutable

Internship description: Aeromutable is developing aerodynamic-enhancement technology for the trucking industry. As an engineering intern, you will be expected to work as part of a team to assemble, mount, and validate the functionality of the Aeromutable device attached to a full-size Class-8 semi-trailer for On-Road testing. You will contribute to the experimental design and execution of full-scale aerodynamic tests in collaboration with trucking companies. You’ll also have the opportunity to design, model, and manufacture test structures, and contribute to the development of a first-of-its-class aerodynamic-enhancement device that will reduce the trucking industry’s carbon footprint while increasing its profitability.

Preferred skillset:

• Experience using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) in the creation of complex models, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and a working knowledge of Python.
• Ability to create full documentation of design including BOM, drawings, and procedures.
• Ability to search out and select materials, components, and sub-systems for product development.
• Ability to build and troubleshoot prototypes, analyze results of reliability testing, iteratively improve the design, and bring it to production.
• Communicate effectively using both oral and written communication during internal design reviews. Able to confidently and readily answer questions and provide expertise on the subject.
• Experience with MS Office and G-Suite tools

Adaptive Launch Solutions

Internship description: Intern would provide engineering concepts and solutions for flight hardware and ground support equipment related to launching systems. Employ machine learning to predict the trajectory performance of deployed satellites. Design and oversee the manufacture of Ground support equipment unique to specific programs. Intern will assist ALS, a small aerospace mechanical and avionics design and engineering company business, in providing analysis, test, and verification as well as launch integration and mission engineering services on commercial and government contracts.

Preferred skillset:

• Knowledge of SolidWorks
• Knowledge of ASME Drafting standards
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Self-motivator/self starter
• Team player
• Ability to present technical information to customers

Smartville

Internship description:

• Working hands-on with xEV battery repurposing R&D projects
• Support power interface hardware design, and embedded control implementation
• Support energy storage systems integration and testing
• Assist with inventory and organization of the workshop
• Aid in CAD design and data prep for prototype builds

Preferred skillset: Any of the following key engineering skills are preferred, but not required.

• Mechanical/Electrical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on work in a lab environment
• Hands-on skills with tools and machines in a metal or woodshop environment
• Knowledgeable with CAD software, mechanical design principals
• Knowledgeable with electric design, PCB simulation, design, and fabrication
• Knowledgeable with embedded system programming and software development
• Knowledgeable with battery systems testing and analysis.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude

Left Coast Engineering

Internship description: The engineering intern would assist the Left Coast Engineering team with product design builds, certification testing, production test, and validation/verification and support the BOM and supply chain efforts for these builds.

Preferred skillset:

• High confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to use hand tools for assembling units
• Familiarity with the operation and use of lab testing equipment such as multi-meter.
• Capable of researching, locating, tracking, and organizing appropriate parts to spec
• Basic soldering skills
• Willing to work in a fun and flexible environment (either listening to techno-music, rap, show tunes, or bringing their favorite genre). Singing is a plus.

Marketing

Aequor

Internship description: The supervisor will give an overview of what we are working on and where we need assistance with Marketing, Sales, Market research, and promotion.
The intern may select one or more of the topics or projects that they would like to work on. The work plan will list milestones that the intern will need to complete according to their schedule, hours per week, etc. The milestones will consist of written reports — e.g. market size of water chemical treatments, updates to Aequor’s current background on each topic, list of competitors, list of buyers, promotional materials that Aequor can distribute to interested buyers, improved website text, social media postings, etc.

Preferred skillset:

• Ability to research on the internet and school resources.
• Written and oral communications
• Organizational Skills,
• Report writing
• Attending meetings of Team Aequor via Zoom and reporting on progress

Surftdurt

Internship description: Depending on experience and interest these roles could focus more on marketing or sales. Marketing would include, blog writing, website updates, social media management, customer service inquiries, and helping to create CRM systems. Sales will be more about initial outreach, lead generation, retention, and renewals. Both would be a mix of in-person and remote.

Preferred skillset: A self-starter mindset and someone who takes a challenge with a good attitude is far more important than any preferred skill, however, any skills that cover the following will be helpful:

• Writing skills
• Research
• Website updating
• Social Media
• Filming/photography
• Organization

Options of All

Internship description: Come join us on our mission to create unique programs that give individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities more options for living their lives to the fullest! For over 35 years, Options For All (OFA) has existed to help those we serve to find the unique aspirations and potential in their lives. At our core, we believe in creating opportunities for each individual to enrich their lives.

Preferred skillset:

• Must be self-motivated
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have excellent written communication
• Must be a results-focused individual
• Must be flexible and willing to pivot between priorities as needed

Meri Consulting Services

Internship description: Intern will assist CEO with managing social media content internally for Meri Consulting Services, as well as, for external clients: Dog Grooming and Barber Shop. Interns will:

• Use Canva, Airtable, and Hootsuite to create social media content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube
• Update Meri Consulting Services’ website to promote social media marketing services
• Improve SEO for Meri Consulting Services’ website
• Performs social media research and analysis for clients
• Regularly track, measure, and analyze performance metrics across all social media platforms internally, as well as, for external clients

Preferred skillset: Interns must be self-starters and resourceful as this role will not include micromanaging. Must have some experience with the following platforms (or can quickly learn by watching training videos provided):

•  Canva
• Hootsuite
• Mailchimp
• Eventbrite
• Airtable
• Veed.io
• Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube

San Diego Loyal

Internship description: 

• Assistance with gameday/stadium duties such as guest services, operational setup, and other duties as assigned.
• Support of retail operations including duties such as inventory, merchandise booth set up, and other duties as assigned.
• Corporate office operational duties such as staff scheduling, office supply management, and other duties as assigned.
• Community event operational support including work activations, interacting with fans, and other duties as assigned.

Preferred skillset:

• Organized
• Punctual
• Microsoft Office experience
• Positive/Outgoing
• Diligent

Ectron Corporation

Internship description: Ectron is in the process of launching its SmartEYE patent-pending IIoT PaaS solution. This consists of our edge AI/ML industrial computers, sensors from our partners Balluff and others. We will be launching this solution working with our partners Microsoft, Arrow Electronics, Intel, and Balluff.

We are looking for Software Engineering interns to help with the SmartEYE team in building what we call Market Ready kits. These are ready-made kits for specific applications such as Injection Molding, Ovens for Baking, Burn-in and Curing, Dry Boxes, and ICNC Machines.

Preferred skillset: General interest in building stuff, a lot of systems we are working with are electro-mechanical with processes. A deep desire to learn new things and how things work is essential for this job.

• Software: C/C++, Pyhton, Aurduino.
• Optional: Microservices, Azure, and Cloud

ZUM Radio

Internship description: ZUM Radio designs and manufactures radio data transceivers. We are planning to introduce a new product in the summer of 2022. We are looking for an intern to help with marketing and promoting that launch.

• Develop and execute a marketing campaign plan
• Prepare content for social media, targeted at TikTok, Instagram, Youtube etc.
• Maintain consistent brand across all marketing web/mobile/email/social/video channels
• Analyze campaign progress and adjust as needed

Preferred skillset:

• Audio/video/photo editing using Adobe/Apple tools
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and tools
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills

Educational Vision Technologies

Internship description: EVT is looking for software development internship positions for both full-stack web development and machine learning. For web development internships, interns will be implementing new features for our online learning platform. You will architect django backend models and react components. For applicants with more backend experience, other web projects could include integrating web platform SDK’s such as Youtube and Zoom. For machine learning internships, interns will design ML pipelines, train models, and deploy ML pipelines as microservices.

Preferred skillset:

– Experience working in a software development team
– Knowledge of version control (git) mainly for utilizing development and production builds
– HTML / CSS / Javascript
– Experience working with frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, …) – Preferably React
– Experience with Django or other backends