Technical Program Management Intern, Zoox

• 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 a 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026
• 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
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex processes and identify inefficiencies
• Familiarity with basic project management tools and frameworks (e.g., Gantt charts, RACI, Kanban)
• Ability to communicate clearly with both frontline operators and senior leadership
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including data hygiene and basic trend analysis

Desirable

• 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
• This internship sits within the Manufacturing Operations Program Management team and focuses on Technical Program Management across manufacturing operations
• You will work cross-functionally to improve processes, analyze data, and support operational excellence initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams (GA, Manufacturing Execution, Quality, Logistics, Business Applications, and others) to create and optimize business processes
• Identify process inefficiencies across MOPS and drive actions toward resolution
• Develop data-driven tools, dashboards, and workflows to streamline operations and generate insights
• Clean, analyze, and interpret operational data to support business cases for efficiency improvements
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and effective execution
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) change management, including stakeholder coordination and communication planning
• Perform gap analysis by mapping current-state vs. future-state processes
• Observe production processes to identify variability and recommend standardization opportunities
• Coordinate workshops and training sessions to roll out new processes and best practices