Job Description
PA Consulting empowers people through design, engineering, and science. As a consultancy, PA works across an array of industries and disciplines to turn inventive ideas into innovative products that meet the challenging goals of our clients. We work in everything from surgical robotics to tiny audio devices to industrial construction tools.
We seek intern candidates who are dedicated to applying practical engineering skills and who look at this as an opportunity to learn and develop themselves while effectively working on-real world challenges.
PA engineering interns gain exposure to product development as members of active project teams. As activities are heavily project-determined, an intern could find themselves involved in different phases of the development cycle.
Typical intern activities may include:
early phase conceptualization and brainstorming
collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
design and fabrication of prototype mechanical models/systems
use of SolidWorks or other CAD programs for mechanical design development
use of basic shop tools and equipment
troubleshooting of models/systems
testing/optimization of systems for subsequent commercialization
interfacing directly with vendors and potentially clients
developing code to interface with electromechanical systems or analyze datasets
Qualifications
Additional qualities we are looking for:
enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in an informal work environment with minimal supervision
aptitude with hand and machine tools
familiarity with SolidWorks as a primary tool for engineering development
The signing of a non-disclosure agreement to maintain client confidentiality is a necessary condition of employment.
Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio or samples of work in the form of slides and/or physical objects to their interview for review and discussion.
Additional Information
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
In compliance with California Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of California and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. California Hourly rate $26.00 - $30.00