Position Objective:
The Dyno and Workshop Intern at PMNA is a dual-impact role designed for a high-energy individual who bridge the gap between organizational strategy and hands-on technical execution. You will support the Workshop coordinator in refining operational workflows while working side-by-side with our Dyno Technician to test and analyze world-class racing engines—ranging from iconic historic powerplants to the latest contemporary Porsche racing engines.
This is a six-month internship requiring on-site availability in the Carson, CA area for five in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Streamlining & Documentation of processes
- Analysis of test data and update databases after each engine test
- Support quality management processes
- Workshop organizational topics
- Preparation and installation of race car engines for dyno testing
- Dynamometer testing of current Porsche race car engines and historic engines
- Troubleshooting of technical issues with the dyno and diagnostic equipment
- Engine removal from dyno and post dyno processes and inspection
- General maintenance of test equipment
- Assistance of engine technicians in the workshop when necessary
Qualifications
Education
- Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- Data analysis
- Quality Management
- Automotive Industry exposure
- Previous Porsche employment preferred but not crucial.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Technology
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
- Strong Analytical and Mathematical skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects with varying deadlines
- Preferably with hands on capabilities (e.g. SAE or personal projects) and automotive industry exposure, high technical skills and with internal combustion engines .
- A positive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to listen closely and execute instructions with precision.
- Strong automobile affinity helpful
- Optional: Embedded systems programming, electrical circuit design, C++ programming