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Our products are designed to improve indoor air quality by addressing airborne pollutants, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other contaminants. As part of our engineering team, interns work directly on the evaluation, testing, and improvement of products that impact the environments where people live and work.\nMolekule is seeking a motivated Product Development and Engineering Test Intern to support the Hardware Engineering and Development team. This is a hands-on role focused on executing engineering test procedures, collecting and analyzing product performance data, troubleshooting hardware systems, and contributing to product improvement efforts.\nThe ideal candidate is a rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field who enjoys working in a laboratory environment interacting with hardware and software, is comfortable operating independently, and takes ownership of assigned projects. While test plans and objectives will be provided, the intern will be expected to manage day-to-day execution, communicate progress, and proactively resolve challenges as they arise. This is an opportunity to add value to an active product development cycle.\nThis position reports to the Engineering Team and provides exposure to real-world product testing, engineering analysis, and product development processes.\nWhat You Will Own:\nExecute engineering test procedures for air purification products and related systems.\nPerform airflow and performance testing on air purification products.\nConduct environmental chamber testing involving volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke, particulate matter, and typical household pollutants.\nCollect, organize, document, and analyze sensor data from external and onboard product sensors.\nUtilize software tools to process and organize data to enable the development of insights.\nAssemble and disassemble test fixtures, laboratory setups, and product hardware under engineering guidance.\nProduct reliability testing - develop test plans, gather required materials, execute test plans, document findings, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.\nAssist with product teardown, inspection, and evaluation activities.\nTroubleshoot hardware, firmware, and electrical issues through structured testing and analysis.\nRecord test results and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.\nAnalyze test data using engineering tools and spreadsheets.\nPrepare summaries, reports, and presentations of test findings.\nParticipate in engineering reviews and product improvement discussions.\nMaintain laboratory organization and follow all safety procedures related to testing\nRequirements\nWhat You Will Bring:\nRising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection.\nAbility to follow technical procedures and execute testing with minimal supervision.\nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel.\nProficiency with Python and comfortable with picking up emerging software tools and interacting with microcontrollers.\nAbility to work full-time on-site in Lakeland, Florida for the duration of the internship.\nNice to Have:\nPrevious laboratory, engineering project, or hands-on technical experience.\nExperience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO.\nExperience working with sensors, instrumentation, or test equipment and subsequent analysis of these collected parameters.\nFamiliarity with data analysis and technical reporting.\nExperience assembling, modifying, programming, troubleshooting, and recording data from electromechanical systems or microcontrollers, such as Arduino, Espressif, or Raspberry Pi families.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, dexterity of utilizing hands and fingers, ability to work in a manufacturing environment, ability to work onsite, seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception), hearing and speaking.\nWhat You’ll Gain:\nHands-on experience testing and evaluating consumer hardware products.\nExposure to environmental chamber testing and air quality performance evaluation.\nExperience working with engineering test methods, instrumentation, and data collection systems.\nOpportunities to contribute to troubleshooting efforts and product improvement discussions.\nDirect exposure to engineering development processes within a fast-paced product development environment.\nExperience in presenting engineering findings and recommendations to technical stakeholders.\nCharacteristics of a Successful Candidate:\nSelf-motivated and comfortable working independently.\nCurious, analytical, and eager to learn new tools and processes.\nOrganized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.\nProactive in communicating progress, challenges, and results.\nInterested in understanding how products perform and how they can be improved.\nWe are Molekule and we’re changing air purification. Molekule was created with a goal of using the power of science to eliminate indoor air pollution around the world. Our vision is to change the world from the indoors out by improving the safety and health of the places where we live, conduct business, learn, heal and connect. It’s a lofty goal, but that's why we need you!\nMolekule Values -\nMaking Life Easy For Someone Else\n\"For our colleagues, for our customers, and for those who don't have equitable access.\"\nSay The Hard Thing\n\"We solve problems with empathy and honesty.\"\nTrust The Data\n\"We are guided by science and make decision based on the numbers, even if it means changing our opinion.\"\nMake The Invisible Visible\n\"We reveal and address inefficient and inequitable dynamics at work and in the world.\"\nPush For 1% More\n\"We have a growth mindset and push for positive change every day.\"\nAct As Community\n\"We face challenges together. We celebrate victories together. We share skills together.\"\nMolekule is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Company will also not discharge, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against, any employee who discloses their own wages, discusses the wages of others, inquires about another employee’s wages, or aids or encourages any other employee to do the same. The Company is not obligated to disclose wages unless its State mandated.\nApplicants with disabilities may e-mail , to request and arrange for accommodations. 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