Operations Intern
Mason Controls, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position
Operations Internship
Location
Sylmar, CA
Job Id
529
Number of Openings
2
About Mason Controls
Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason offers world‑class control devices and subsystems – such as control grips, throttles, and communications interfaces – for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.
Summary
Mason Controls is seeking two motivated and hands‑on Operations Interns for a 4‑month program beginning June 2026. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in planning, design, fabrication, programming, and project management within a manufacturing environment. Each intern will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to track progress, deliver results, and present their accomplishments at the conclusion of the program.
Position Duties
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
Plan, execute, and manage assigned projects from concept through completion
Create project requirement documents and define scope, objectives, and deliverables
Track progress and provide weekly project status updates
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing
Follow all shop safety guidelines and best practices while working with equipment and tools
Other duties as assigned
Core Projects
Develop a program and manufacture a part using a laser machine
Design and 3D print fixtures for laser machine applications
Design and build a puller for plastic caps used in jumper coating processes
Design and build Geneva drives and controllers for switch testing
Design and 3D print fixtures with pogo pins for switch testing
Support robot programming in the wire processing cell
Create a training/operational video covering wire processing, programming, and equipment usage
Design and 3D print custom gripper fingers for a wire processing robot
Skills & Learning Objectives
Project Planning & Management
Creating project requirement documents
Managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting progress
Design & Fabrication
3D modeling and 3D printing
Hands‑on fabrication and prototyping
Working with shop machinery, tools, and safety standards
Programming & Automation
Developing AI‑assisted Python or C++ programs for microcontrollers
Supporting robotics and automation processes
Electronics & Testing
Building prototype circuits and testing devices
Supporting development of testing fixtures and systems
Operations Exposure
Understanding manufacturing workflows and process improvements
Gaining experience in cross‑functional collaboration
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Basic knowledge or interest in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
Familiarity with CAD and/or 3D printing is preferred
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard / operate machinery
Reach, bend, twist
May lift up to 25 pounds
Perform repetitive tasks
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
This position requires use of information which is subject to ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
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Operations Internship
Location
Sylmar, CA
Job Id
529
Number of Openings
2
About Mason Controls
Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason offers world‑class control devices and subsystems – such as control grips, throttles, and communications interfaces – for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.
Summary
Mason Controls is seeking two motivated and hands‑on Operations Interns for a 4‑month program beginning June 2026. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in planning, design, fabrication, programming, and project management within a manufacturing environment. Each intern will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to track progress, deliver results, and present their accomplishments at the conclusion of the program.
Position Duties
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
Plan, execute, and manage assigned projects from concept through completion
Create project requirement documents and define scope, objectives, and deliverables
Track progress and provide weekly project status updates
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing
Follow all shop safety guidelines and best practices while working with equipment and tools
Other duties as assigned
Core Projects
Develop a program and manufacture a part using a laser machine
Design and 3D print fixtures for laser machine applications
Design and build a puller for plastic caps used in jumper coating processes
Design and build Geneva drives and controllers for switch testing
Design and 3D print fixtures with pogo pins for switch testing
Support robot programming in the wire processing cell
Create a training/operational video covering wire processing, programming, and equipment usage
Design and 3D print custom gripper fingers for a wire processing robot
Skills & Learning Objectives
Project Planning & Management
Creating project requirement documents
Managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting progress
Design & Fabrication
3D modeling and 3D printing
Hands‑on fabrication and prototyping
Working with shop machinery, tools, and safety standards
Programming & Automation
Developing AI‑assisted Python or C++ programs for microcontrollers
Supporting robotics and automation processes
Electronics & Testing
Building prototype circuits and testing devices
Supporting development of testing fixtures and systems
Operations Exposure
Understanding manufacturing workflows and process improvements
Gaining experience in cross‑functional collaboration
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Basic knowledge or interest in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
Familiarity with CAD and/or 3D printing is preferred
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard / operate machinery
Reach, bend, twist
May lift up to 25 pounds
Perform repetitive tasks
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
This position requires use of information which is subject to ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
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