DUST Identity provides security, integrity, and traceability to the world's supply chains. DUST, or Diamond Unclonable Security Tag, uses diamond particles as unique and unclonable markers on individual items. Think of a barcode, but invisible, unfalsifiable, and made with diamonds! With DUST, customers can ensure that every physical object — whether an airplane part, microprocessor, or priceless work of art — is verified, authenticated, and ultimately, trusted.

DUST Identity is a fast-growing venture-backed startup at the intersection of innovations in materials, hardware, and software. DUST Identity is looking for new team members who are eager to take on the challenge of building the industry standard for physical object identification and security.

YOUR IMPACT

DUST Identity is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our collaborative and multifaceted team of engineers for the upcoming summer. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work as a part of the Hardware and Materials team, developing, testing and deploying DUST Identity's hardware and diamond materials into a broad range of applications.

DUST is looking for eager, well rounded engineering students that can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects, collaborating alongside senior and executive members of DUST's rapidly growing team. Interning at a startup like DUST will allow you to wear a lot of different hats, force you to think quickly and creatively, and will ultimately allow you to leave a significant and positive impact on the company by the end of the summer.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters Mechanical Engineering or equivalent program
• CAD experience (We use Solidworks)
• Experience using 3D printers, laser cutters, and basic machine shop tools
• Strong sense of end to end ownership
• Creativity, curiosity, and a desire to solve problems, big or small, and learn new skills

BONUS POINTS

• Microcontroller programming experience
• Electronics assembly experience
• Basic computer programming knowledge
• Have worked in a PDM system before
• Startup experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with members DUST's hardware and materials team, designing and developing improvements to DUST Identity's hardware products
• Work across teams to develop new methods and equipment for incorporating DUST into a wide range of products
• Designing and prototyping of custom jigs and test fixtures
• Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records

In accordance with client requirements on DUST Identity, new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or exempt status prior to starting employment.