Hardware Field Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Responsibilities:

• Support failure analysis on parts returned from the field, including requests from enterprise customers, by helping with teardown, inspection, and electrical testing and documenting findings with photos.
• Help monitor field data, such as vehicle and station alerts and repair records, and flag emerging issues to the team.
• Build and update dashboards and queries that track reliability metrics and retrofit progress.
• Assist with field retrofit campaigns by helping identify affected units and tracking progress.
• Help review repair SOPs and troubleshooting guides used by market mechanics, and suggest improvements.
• Contribute to field failure investigations in Jira, working with engineers on root cause and corrective actions.

Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field, at a Canadian university, graduating between December 2027 and summer 2028 (required). Master's students who worked between degrees should have less than 2 years of full-time experience.
• Professional proficiency in French and English, written and spoken (required)
• Hands-on comfort with electromechanical hardware, including disassembly, inspection, and basic electrical troubleshooting with tools like a multimeter
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large, imperfect datasets to reach clear conclusions
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods (5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, 8D, FMEA)
• Curious and detail-oriented, with clear written communication
• Previous internship or co-op in quality, reliability, test, or failure analysis is a plus
• SQL or Python, and experience with Mode, Hex, Tableau, or Power BI, is a plus
• Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing tools is a plus
• Exposure to e-bikes, batteries, automotive, or other electromechanical products, or to reading wiring diagrams, is a plus

Benefits:

• Mental health benefits
• In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role is on-site at a Lyft location full time. #Onsite

The expected base pay range for this position in the Longueuil area is $34-$36/hour CAD. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.