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Process Improvement Intern [2027]

Zoox · Foster City, CA · Hybrid

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About Zoox

Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing. Backed by Lux.

About the role

The Process Improvement team in Fleet Operations ensures that Zoox’s readiness and response processes scale seamlessly as our fleet expands across cities. In this role, you will work side-by-side with ground operations and frontline teams at our depots to examine current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design standardized, repeatable operational procedures. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Currently working towards a Master’s, MBA, or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
  • Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
  • Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship
  • Ability to work on-site and travel locally to depot facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Interns at Zoox may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox
More about this role

About Our Internship Program

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.

Job Description

The Process Improvement team in Fleet Operations ensures that Zoox’s readiness and response processes scale seamlessly as our fleet expands across cities. In this role, you will work side-by-side with ground operations and frontline teams at our depots to examine current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design standardized, repeatable operational procedures.

This role is ideal for an analytical, hands-on problem solver eager to turn complex physical operations into lean, scalable processes that ensure vehicle availability and mission safety.

  • Benchmark Ground Operations: Shadow frontline depot teams to map readiness and response workflows, identify time-loss and operational pain points, and document best practices that can be standardized across domiciles.
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