Product Engineering Intern

$28–$32/hr W2 | Contract Internship | Potential for Conversion

Red Oak Technologies is seeking a Product Engineer Intern to support our client, Ouster, in San Francisco’s Mission District. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a current student or recent graduate interested in LiDAR, robotics, software/hardware integration, testing, and product engineering
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This is a 100% onsite contract internship with potential for conversion based on performance and business needs.

• Support system engineering, product documentation, integrations, and verification & validation.
• Develop system‑level use cases, test environments, and execute V&V test plans.
• Build proof‑of‑concept solutions and customer demos integrating LiDAR technology into existing systems.
• Support integrations with video management platforms such as Genetec and Milestone
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• Gather customer and field feedback and communicate findings to product and engineering teams.
• Use Python for test automation, data analysis, and engineering tasks.
• Troubleshoot customer‑reported issues and assist with root‑cause analysis.
• Get hands‑on with hardware, including mechanical fit‑up, installations, and system testing
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• Help develop demo environments, technical documentation, data sets, and best‑practice guides.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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• Internship, academic project, or hands‑on experience involving robotics, manufacturing, automation, or electro‑mechanical systems
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• Experience with Python or another scripting language for test automation or data analysis.
• Comfortable working with both software and physical hardware
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• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willing and able to work 100% onsite in San Francisco’s Mission District
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Schedule: 100% Onsite

Pay: $28–$32/hr W2

Employment Type: Contract Internship

Conversion: Potential for conversion based on performance and business needs