Internship
Materials Engineering Test Engineer Intern
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$37.5 - $54.81Hourly
San Mateo, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Basic understanding of materials science principles
- Laboratory experience and knowledge of safety procedures
- Experience with mechanical testing equipment (UTM)
- Experience with optical and digital microscope
- Experience with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Experience with Fourier Transform Infrared Microscope (FTIR)
- Familiarity with mechanical design concepts
- Basic fabrication skills
- Conduct laboratory testing and materials analysis
- Support fabrication of test components
- Assist in engineering design and validation
- Collect and analyze data that directly impacts vehicle design
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments, while prioritizing passenger comfort and safety. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimization in every aspect of the vehicle and service. The goal is to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation system that enhances urban living.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expanding operations to Austin and Miami allows Zoox to refine technology in diverse environments.
- Aicha Evans' leadership provides strategic direction, leveraging her experience from Intel.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth potential.
- Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
- Rapid expansion could strain resources, affecting service quality and customer satisfaction.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike competitors retrofitting existing models.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
- Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and passenger comfort.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program