Mechanical Engineering Intern (San Franciscan Roaster Co., Pack Intern Summer 2026)

SUMMER 2026 

**This internship is hosted by San Franciscan Roaster Co. and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS). 

Students are highly encouraged to visit the Nevada Career Studio during our drop-in hours or use our Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review service BEFORE applying for these positions. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS expectations will not be included in applicant packages to employers.   

San Franciscan Roaster Co. 

About San Franciscan Roaster Co.: 

We’re the San Franciscan Roaster Company, a privately owned team based in Carson City, Nevada, and we hand-build beautiful, robust commercial coffee roasters with quality as our top priority. Because we’re not beholden to shareholders, we don’t feel pressure to cut costs or corners—we focus on doing things the right way and building machines we’re truly proud of.  Our builders, technicians, and creatives work closely together, and our mission is to blend innovation and artistry to create durable, high-quality roasters while supporting the specialty coffee community through ethical production.  

We’re here for the long haul: we provide support and assistance throughout the lifetime of your roaster, and every San Franciscan Roaster™ comes with a lifetime warranty on materials and fabrication (plus guaranteed personal support). If you’re excited about coffee and want to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and community, we’d love to welcome you into our family. 

Internship Description: 

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist the engineering team with CAD drawings and documentation, manufacturing processes & documentation and R&D projects. As a member of our small team, the intern will work very closely with our engineering and production team to ensure that our coffee roasters are built to the exacting standards that our customers and industry expect. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete 360 hours of work as an intern (32-40 hours per week, 9 weeks minimum) 
• Assist the engineering team with:  
  • CAD work & documentation 
  • Production process documentation 
  • R&D projects 
  • Assisting production work and other duties as assigned 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

Cross-functional communication, mechanical engineering skills, technical writing, professional environment conduct & behavior. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno after the Spring ‘26 semester  
• Spring ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program 
• Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges: 
  • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) 
  • Business 
  • Engineering 
  • Science 
  • Public Health/Orvis 
• Be enrolled in an engineering degree program 
• Able to follow written & verbal instructions 
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools 
• Self-motivated and reliable 
• Possess a strong sense of work ethic 
• Personal responsibility and commitment to high-quality, safe work outcomes. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CAD experience 
• Inquisitiveness 
• Interest in the coffee industry. 

Desired Schedule for Intern: 

Monday-Friday, 7a-4p, ability to work a minimum of 25+ hours during the summer break. 

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 360 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.