Heron Power · 2 months ago
Intern, Mechanical Engineer (Winter/Spring 2026)
Scotts Valley, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterHeron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will design, develop, and validate medium-voltage power electronics systems while collaborating with experienced engineers and various engineering teams.
Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Design parts and assemblies for power converters, such as enclosures, plastics, heatsinks, insulators, transformers, connectors, PCBAs, bolted joints, and adhesive joints
Employ manufacturing processes such as fastening, sheet metal bending, stamping, injection molding, diecasting, extruding, and dispensing
Design with a first principles approach, optimizing parts through analysis (e.g. structural, thermal, tolerance)
Create 3D designs and 2D drawings using CATIA V6/3DX
Perform hands-on work such as prototyping and testing
Collaborate with different engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and reliability teams, as well as external partners and suppliers
Own parts and assemblies from initial concept to high volume production
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (and will maintain student status throughout the duration of the internship)
Strong history of designing mechanical parts or assemblies through individual or group projects (recommend showcasing examples of past work with a website or PDF portfolio)
Proficiency with at least one 3D CAD program (bonus if there is experience with CATIA V6/3DX)
Strong engineering fundamentals including a basic understanding of electronics
Familiarity with a first principles design approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in mechanical design or validation
Experience with high volume manufacturing and processes such as fastening, sheet metal bending, stamping, injection molding, diecasting, extruding, and dispensing
Experience with PCBAs, connectors, fuses, and other electronic components
Experience designing outdoor-rated industrial enclosures
Experience with FEA, CFD, multi-physics modeling, or associated software (Ansys, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, StarCCM, etc.)
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with reliability and validation testing, as well as DFMEAs
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and controlled release processes
Experience with medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding
Company
Heron Power
Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
Founded in 2024
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$38MKey Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M
Leadership Team
C
Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
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