Product Development and NPI – Mechanical Engineering Intern

Product Development and NPI – Mechanical Engineering Intern

The mechanical engineering intern will work within our hardware engineering team to advance our proprietary line of biomedical devices. The ME intern will gain exposure to the product development and inner processes of a startup company while working on-site with our manufacturing location in Fremont, California.

Reports to Engineering

Location Fremont, CA

Roles & Responsibilities Tasks may involve but are not limited to:

• Proposing and implementing product improvements;
• Proposing and supporting the development of automated test and manufacturing fixtures; and
• Proposing and implementing production line modifications to improve throughput, reduce fallout, and improve efficiency.

The intern will also be responsible for:

• Interfacing directly with our operations, R&D and commercial teams
• Helping to run our suite of 3D printers
• Presenting their work in recurring meetings and at the end of their internship

Skills/Experience Prior product development experience or prior related mechanical engineering internship/work experience preferred, especially experience in computer aided design, simulation, fluid dynamics, and manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership abilities Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication and organizational skills required Overall proficiency with a leading CAD package and a basic understanding of DFM as it pertains to 3D printing, machining, and injection molding (sheet metal a plus) Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment

Current student in ME or related discipline (biomedical, PDE, IE, etc.) Must have finished Junior year; senior or graduate student preferred

Internship (6m preferred, 3m possible; full-time preferred, part-time possible)

Not required

None

Founded in response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak, Kinnos (Brooklyn, NY) is revolutionizing the practice of how disinfectants are applied to create a safer and cleaner world for everyone. Its flagship product, Highlight, is a patented, hospital-grade color additive platform combined with existing disinfectants that has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to rapidly improve cleaning technique and quality by as much as 95% without changing workflow.

Recognized in TIME's Best Inventions, Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards, and Fierce Life Sciences' Innovation Awards, Highlight is being used by hospitals in North America to provide peace of mind to staff, patients, and loved ones.