Cross-Disciplinary Internship

About the Program

Atomic Industries is a manufacturing technology company that designs and builds injection molds in-house using advanced software, simulation, and automation. Our internship program brings together a small, cross-disciplinary team of 3–5 interns to tackle a single capstone project over the course of a summer — mirroring the way Atomic itself operates, with engineers from different backgrounds collaborating to solve hard manufacturing problems.

This isn’t a rotation program where you shadow people. You’ll own a real project from start to finish: scoping, designing, building, testing, and presenting results. The project will involve physical hardware, software, data, and engineering analysis — and every intern will contribute meaningfully from their area of expertise.

Who We’re Looking For

We recruit a diverse cohort each year. Typical backgrounds include:

We don’t require prior experience in injection molding or manufacturing. We’re looking for people who are curious, hands-on, and excited to work outside their comfort zone alongside teammates with very different skill sets.

What to Expect

• One team, one project. Your cohort will be assigned a single capstone project that requires contributions from every discipline. Past projects have involved building instrumented test rigs, integrating sensors with factory equipment, developing data pipelines, and designing custom fixtures and hardware.
• Real deliverables. You’ll build something that works — not a slide deck. Projects are scoped to be completable in a summer and to produce outcomes Atomic can actually use.
• Mentorship from the full team. You’ll work alongside Atomic’s software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists. Expect regular design reviews and hands-on guidance.
• Exposure to the full stack. From CNC machines and 3D printers to simulation software and factory automation systems, you’ll see how a modern manufacturing company actually runs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, physics, manufacturing, or a related field
• Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship and returning to school at the end of the internship to continue your academic studies for at least one quarter/semester
• Comfortable getting your hands dirty — this role involves shop floor time, not just a desk
• Strong fundamentals in your discipline and eagerness to learn the others
• Able to work on-site at Atomic’s Michigan facilities (Warren and/or Shelby Township) for the duration of the program
• Team-oriented mindset with clear communication skills

Program Details