Maintenance Tool Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Zipline · 2027 Internships

Where: Esparto, California, USA
Posted: Aug 20

As Zipline continues to rapidly iterate our hardware, we need to design, validate, and field new tools to allow technicians to do their work safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with maintenance to understand their needs and pain points, then partner with hardware and tooling engineers to create solutions. Our team is based out of a high-volume test facility, so you’ll see your designs get immediate use, immediate feedback, and plenty of iteration cycles. Once those tools have been perfected at our test facilities they become part of our operational toolkits across all of Zipline and make real, tangible impacts on how we serve our customers.

What you'd do

A strong grasp of mechanical design fundamentals (statics, dynamics, material properties, fabrication processes, etc).
Proficiency with CAD software like NX, Solidworks, Fusion, etc.
Hands-on prototyping experience like 3d printing, fabrications, welding, soldering, or assembly.
Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Obsessive customer focus and a drive to understand how your designs work in the real world.
Ability to work on-site at our test facility in Esparto, CA every day.

About Zipline · 2027 Internships

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.