Please note this is an ONSITE role based in San Francisco, CA. Students must be available for relocation for the duration of the internship (May/June 2024 - Aug/Sept).

About Ample:

Are you ready to make a global impact? Ample, inc. is a cutting-edge electric vehicle battery swapping company at the forefront of sustainable transportation solutions. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to clean and efficient mobility by revolutionizing the way EVs are powered. At Ample, we utilize advanced robotics to enable rapid and cost-effective modular battery swapping, making powering your electric car as convenient as a gas station visit. Our passionate team of technologists, designers, and environmental advocates is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our era. Join Ample and be part of our mission to make this accessible to billions of vehicles worldwide.

About the Role:

At Ample, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. Our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we provide a supportive work environment where your ideas can thrive. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Ample Vehicle Integration team, you’ll be working with a creative team of people across mechanical, electrical and software domains to ensure our systems are safe and reliable. You have the ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution.

What you’ll do:

• Develop testing equipment to validate IP rating
• Work on validation of Ample’s key components such as structures, mechanism and seals

What you’ll bring: 

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (Minimum GPA: 3.5)
• Solid understanding of the following areas:
• Strength of Materials
• Material Science
• Machine Design

• Demonstrated ability to do mechanical design
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling with Solidworks

Bonus Skills

• Good understanding of GD&T
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment

We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.