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Vital Lyfe

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

Los Angeles - Greater Area

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Seniority
Internship
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
22 Sept 2026

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the posting

  • About Vital Lyfe
  • At Vital Lyfe, we are dedicated to solving global water challenges through innovative desalination and water treatment solutions. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.
  • Mission
  • We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects.

What You'll Do

Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.

Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.

Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.

What We’re Looking For

Education : Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills : Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).

Attributes :

A passion for solving real-world problems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions

Hands on work on development hardware.

Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Why Join Us?

Impact : Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Hands-On Experience : Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.

Mentorship : Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.

Growth Opportunities : Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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