The Quality Engineering Intern will support vehicle quality, investigate field failures, and assist with manufacturing process quality through inspections and documentation.
Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.
Zoox’s internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission.
As a Quality Engineering Intern
Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
Vehicle and Quality Engineering: Support vehicle quality throughout development by tracking quality issues, conducting inspections, and coordinating cross-functional approvals for fleet releases.
Field Quality: Investigate field failures, analyze returned parts, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vehicle reliability.
Supplier Quality Engineering: Work with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met through assessments, part approval processes, and issue resolution across various component types.
Manufacturing Process Quality: Support manufacturing quality through process documentation, inspections, rework validation, and quality metrics tracking to ensure production standards are met.
Program Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Available to commit to either a 12-week summer internship (May or June 2026 start) or a 6-month co-op.
- At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
- Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
- Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox.
Qualifications
- Foundational understanding of process quality and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP, and PPAP through coursework or projects.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing and plant quality concepts.
- Awareness of how design, manufacturing, and quality metrics are connected.
- Interest in field quality topics, including reliability, repairs, and field issue analysis.
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).
Top Skills
Apqp
Dfmea
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