Learning Design thinking
through Hands-on Internships
Where Curiosity Meets Cutting-Edge Technology
At Maschinenmensch, we believe innovation thrives when fresh minds bring bold ideas. Our internship program offers an immersive experience for creative technologists, designers, and AI enthusiasts to collaborate on pioneering projects at the intersection of humanity and machine intelligence.
What We Offer
- Hands-On Projects: Work alongside our team on real-world experimental media, AI-driven creative systems, and interactive installations.
- Mentorship: Learn from industry experts passionate about design, technology, and conceptual strategy.
- Skill Development: Gain practical experience with human-machine interfaces, AI tools, and cutting-edge media techniques.
- Collaborative Culture: Built on diverse skills and perspectives working toward shared goals
Who Should Apply?
Students or recent graduates in design, computer science, media arts, AI, business and marketing.
Passionate creators eager to explore the future of human-machine interaction.
Problem solvers who thrive in experimental, fast-paced environments.
How to Apply
Take a look at the opportunities below and let us know where you might best. And fill out this form. (A CV isn’t necessary but appreciated – and yes we expect to find out what a CV is if you don’t know) Be prepared to provide a brief statement about why you want to join Maschinenmensch in making a difference in technology development. In this program, interest and drive is more important here than experience.
Frontier Tech Intern
A 6-week hybrid internship at the cutting edge of AI and robotics—on land, in the air, and underwater. You’ll build fast prototypes, from knowledge-based chatbots to tiny shipped apps, or get hands-on with sensing, perception, and control systems. Along the way, you’ll learn how ideas become products: customer discovery, value propositions, IP basics, and the unit economics that make prototypes viable.
Writing track (optional): publish short posts on a topic of your choice—robotics, ethics, sensing, conservation, industry trends—guided by WordPress coaching.
Who thrives here: curious builders. Whether your background is CS, AI, ME, EE, robotics, product, or you’re a self-taught tinkerer, initiative is what counts.
Format: hybrid, weekly mentorship, and a final demo. This is unpaid, educational