About the job
About Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is a software-focused minerals company based in San Francisco. The team delivers essential minerals that support energy, artificial intelligence, and defense technologies. By combining industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven methods, Mariana Minerals aims to transform the minerals supply chain.
Mechanical Engineering Intern – Role Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will join the Pilot Plant Operations team at the San Francisco headquarters. This role centers on hands-on work: designing, improving, and optimizing benchtop pilot plant equipment. Interns collaborate with seasoned engineers and domain experts, gaining practical experience that goes well beyond typical support tasks.
What You Will Do
- Create 3D models, layout drawings, and technical documentation for laboratory and pilot plant equipment.
- Build, test, and refine mechanical solutions to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, control costs, and support health and safety.
- Work with engineering, management, and software teams to develop programs and applications that advance Mariana Minerals’ operations.
- Partner with colleagues from engineering, operations, and controls engineering to reach project objectives.
- Share your findings and experiences in a final presentation at the end of the internship.
Desired Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a mechanical engineering or related degree program.
- Solid grasp of mechanical design documentation, including equipment specifications, layout drawings, piping diagrams, and CAD models.
- Hands-on experience designing or supporting industrial equipment such as pumps, piping systems, reactors, separators, filtration systems, or material handling equipment.
- Ability to design mechanical solutions independently, troubleshoot issues, and analyze complex data sets.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Why Mariana Minerals?
Interns at Mariana Minerals join a mission-driven group focused on reshaping the future of critical minerals supply.

