Hybrid Electronics Engineering & Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

Hybrid Electronics Engineering & Manufacturing Intern

Location: San Jose, California 95131

Anticipated Duration: May - August 2026 (Flexible based on intern's availability and schedule)

Anticipated Hours: Part-Time 20-29 hours per week (Flexible based on intern's availability and schedule)

Work Arrangement: On-SiteCOMPANY OVERVIEW

NextFlex is America's Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute—and the place where breakthrough electronics move from idea to impact.

As a national innovation institute backed by both industry leaders and the U.S. Government, we bring together the people, partners, and capabilities needed to push the boundaries of how electronics are designed, manufactured, and scaled. Our mission is clear: accelerate technologies that make electronics smarter, lighter, additively manufactured, and ready for the real world. From healthcare wearables and advanced communications to aerospace, automotive, industrial systems, and agriculture, NextFlex helps transform emerging technologies into solutions that strengthen American competitiveness and unlock new possibilities across industries.

Innovation doesn't mean just technology—it requires talent. That's why NextFlex's Education and Workforce Development team helps shape the next generation of the U.S. advanced manufacturing workforce, supporting learners from K–12 students through experienced professionals seeking to upskill, retrain, and lead in the future of U.S. manufacturing.

At NextFlex, you'll join a collaborative team driven by mission, momentum, and measurable results. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a work environment where you can grow your career while helping build what's next.POSITION SUMMARY

The Hybrid Electronics (HE) Engineering and Manufacturing Intern will work hands-on with NextFlex's multidisciplinary Engineering and Fabrication (Fab) team to execute a summer-long project. The intern will be exposed to the abundance of NextFlex's HE print, assembly, and testing tools, and will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience designing for, operating, and evaluating the output for several of these machines. Ultimately, a summer intern with NextFlex can expect integration into a diverse, creative, and collaborative Engineering and Fab team and will receive broad exposure to the United States HE space.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Pursue a summer project incorporating several facets of NextFlex's manufacturing and/or engineering capabilities.

Perform HE fabrication tasks including but not limited to print, assembly, and testing. This could include operation of screen printers, inkjet printers, aerosol jet printers, direct ink write printers and laser systems, as well as assembly, testing and observation tools.

Develop schematic and layout optimized for HE manufacturing processes.

Perform design-for-manufacturing (DFM) tasks, including CAD artwork panelization, toolpath generation, and design of necessary fixtures and accessories.

Program robots, microcontrollers and other fab support devices or products.

Provide creative insight to broaden or improve the standard NextFlex fabrication procedures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing, or interest in pursuing, a degree or certificate in engineering, science or a HE manufacturing relevant discipline.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest or experience in any of the following areas:

Electronics Design or Manufacturing (Flexible or Rigid)

Additive Manufacturing

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Test Automation

HE Textile Integration

Machine Learning/AI

Distributed Sensing

Experience performing manufacturing duties in a cleanroom environment

Experience in CAD

Exposure to Programming (Robots, Controllers, etc.)PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be expected to operate in a cleanroom environment regularly. This will involve utilization of proper PPE including a smock, hair net, face mask, gloves, and safety glasses. Work in a cleanroom environment may expose the employee to various harms including elevated noise levels, proximity to controlled chemicals, UV light, lasers, pinch points, burns, etc. All NextFlex employees are expected to abide by stated safety protocols and prudently communicate any safety concerns if such arise.

On-site desk work will be conducted using general office equipment, including sitting and is performed primarily in a typical indoor office setting with cubicles, offices, and conference rooms. Low to moderate noise and interruptions typical of an office setting, such as peer conversations, computers, printers, and phones.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/ATRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/AWORK AUTHORIZATION / REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VETERANS / DISABLED

NextFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status of protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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