Exowatt

Modular full-stack renewable energy for businesses

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Intern - Manufacturing

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027Austin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain or a related field.
Available to work on site at the Austin, Texas facility from January 12 to April 16, 2027.
Interest in manufacturing process and assembly development, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
Familiarity with metal, glass or ceramic fabrication methods and equipment through coursework, projects or hands-on experience.
Exposure to, or strong interest in, supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
Comfort working in an active factory environment and following safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Help define, document and improve repeatable processes for building P3 modules, including work instructions, assembly sequences, cycle times and quality checks.
Work with metal, glass and ceramic fabrication methods and equipment used across P3, and help refine production capabilities as the company scales.
Find production-line bottlenecks, propose and test fixes, and help design simple jigs, fixtures and tooling with engineers and technicians.
Request and compare supplier quotes, build cost analyses, and help evaluate suppliers of materials and components on cost, quality, capacity and lead time.
Take one manufacturing or sourcing problem from start to finish and present results to Supply Chain & Manufacturing leadership in April.

Desired Qualifications

Hands-on fabrication experience, such as welding, machining, sheet metal, glass or ceramics work, from a job, makerspace or student team such as Formula SAE, Solar Car or Baja SAE.
CAD experience with SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360 or similar, and the ability to read engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Coursework or experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process mapping or time studies.
Experience writing work instructions, standard operating procedures or process documentation.
Familiarity with cost modeling, bills of materials or enterprise resource planning and inventory systems.
A previous internship or co-op in manufacturing, operations, procurement or a hardware company.
Interest in energy, solar or high-temperature materials.

Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. Founded in 2023 and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sam Altman, and Felicis, we're committed to providing clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rapidly growing demands of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free, enabling technological advancement while protecting our planet.

We're looking for a Supply Chain & Manufacturing Intern – Manufacturing to join our team in Austin for the Spring 2027 term, January 12 to April 16, 2027. You'll work directly with our Supply Chain & Manufacturing team on the processes that bring P3 modules to life.
Your work will span the factory floor and the supply base: developing how P3 modules are assembled, and helping negotiate with the suppliers who keep materials flowing. You'll see end to end how a hardware company scales from early units to volume production.

This role is in-person at our Austin facility.

What You'll Do

Develop assembly processes. Help define, document and improve repeatable processes for building P3 modules, including work instructions, assembly sequences, cycle times and quality checks.
Work with real materials. Get hands-on with the metal, glass and ceramic fabrication methods and equipment used across P3, and help refine our production capabilities as we scale.
Improve the line. Find bottlenecks, propose and test fixes, and help design simple jigs, fixtures and tooling with our engineers and technicians.
Support supplier negotiations. Request and compare quotes, build cost analyses, and help evaluate suppliers of materials and components on cost, quality, capacity and lead time.
Own a project. Take one manufacturing or sourcing problem from start to finish and present your results to Supply Chain & Manufacturing leadership in April.

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain or a related field.
Available to work on site at our Austin, TX facility from January 12 to April 16, 2027.
Interest in manufacturing process and assembly development, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
Familiarity with metal, glass or ceramic fabrication methods and equipment, through coursework, projects or hands-on experience.
Exposure to, or strong interest in, supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
Comfort working in an active factory environment and following safety procedures, including wearing PPE.

Nice to have

Hands-on fabrication experience, such as welding, machining, sheet metal, glass or ceramics work, from a job, makerspace or student team (e.g. Formula SAE, Solar Car or Baja SAE).

CAD experience (SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360 or similar) and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Coursework or experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process mapping or time studies.

Experience writing work instructions, standard operating procedures or process documentation.

Familiarity with cost modeling, bills of materials or ERP and inventory systems.

A previous internship or co-op in manufacturing, operations, procurement or a hardware company.

Interest in energy, solar or high-temperature materials.

About the Company

Exowatt

Modular full-stack renewable energy for businesses

Exowatt designs, installs, and maintains modular full-stack renewable energy systems for commercial and industrial clients. Its products are customizable energy solutions built from modular components that can be designed to meet specific energy needs and regulatory requirements, then installed on-site and supported through ongoing maintenance. The company’s approach combines consulting, system design, installation, and long-term service into a single, integrated package, enabling a seamless transition to renewables. This end-to-end service helps clients scale energy capacity as needed and manage energy performance over time. Exowatt differentiates itself by offering a true full-stack, modular package that covers from initial assessment to ongoing upkeep, fostering long-term relationships rather than one-off projects. Its goal is to help businesses lower both their carbon footprint and energy costs by moving to renewable energy with adaptable, scalable systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $90M
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 2023

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