Mechanical Engineering Internship (Year Long)
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LocationBastrop, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, Bastrop, United States
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentUNIVERSITY INTERNSHIPS
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 19, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Aug 19, 202565% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School diploma or GED and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
1+ yrs of experience in design using SolidWorks
Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Basic proficiency in machine design
Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes
Experience in creating manufacturing drawings
Previous internship experience or participation in Not-a-Boring-Competition
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Acute attention to detail
Skills
SolidWorks
FEA
CAD
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Equity
About the company
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
About the role
The Mechanical Engineering Intern (Year Long) will be given almost as much responsibility as a regular employee. At The Boring Company, ‘ownership’ is one of our values and we expect all employees (interns included) to own their projects. If hired, you will work in a fast paced environment where everyone is working towards the common goal of revolutionizing transportation.
Responsibilities
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Design or support the design of various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, tunnel segment production, passenger/construction vehicles and tunnel infrastructure.
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Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
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Adhere to the project schedule and ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
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Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in the schedule as they happen.
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Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
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Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.
Basic Qualifications
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High School diploma or GED and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
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1+ yrs of experience in design using SolidWorks.
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Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Basic proficiency in machine design.
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Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
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Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
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Previous internship experience or participation in Not-a-Boring-Competition is a plus.
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Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
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Acute attention to detail.
Culture
We’re a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
Legal
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.