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ALSO. · 1 month ago

Mechanical Design Intern

positionPalo Alto
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$35/hr - $45/hr

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs. The Mechanical Design Intern will design and prototype mechanical systems for electric mobility products, develop CAD models, and perform testing and validation.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and test mechanical systems for current and future ALSO electric mobility products
Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for rapid prototyping
Perform tolerance analyses, FEA simulations, and design validation
Build and test prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results to improve designs

Qualification

3D CADFEA simulationsTolerance analysisPrototypingAnalytical skillsPassion for sustainabilityHands-on fabricationProblem-solvingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Skilled in 3D CAD (Catia or 3DExperience preferred) and familiar with FEA and tolerance analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on prototyping abilities
Innovative — You love building what doesn't yet exist
Collaborative — You thrive on teamwork and cross-functional problem-solving
Detail-Oriented — You blend creativity with engineering precision
Passionate — You believe in ALSO's mission to make sustainable mobility accessible and fun

Preferred

Experience designing or prototyping EV, e-bike, or consumer electronic components
Exposure to GD&T, rapid prototyping methods, and design validation testing
Comfortable with hands-on fabrication, testing equipment, or lab instrumentation
Previous internship or project work in a startup, automotive, or mobility company

Benefits

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.

Company

ALSO.

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We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
dateFounded in 2025
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://ridealso.com

H1B Sponsorship

ALSO. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$305M
Key Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M

Recent News

Business Insider
A Rivian spin-off is betting $305 million on e-bikes. I rode it around New York City, and it felt natural — and powerful.
2025-12-09
TradingView
ALSO Places Promissory Note in Volume Of EUR 250 Mln
2025-12-04
IEEE Spectrum
Amazon Pilots New Pedal-Assist Electric Delivery Vehicle
2025-11-18
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