Manufacturing Solutions Engineer Intern

This role is located Budapest, Hungary - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days per week. This is a 6-month fixed-term internship, with the possibility of extension for an additional 6 months.

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip's cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage's Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston's "Best Places to Work" and "Best Midsize Places to Work."

About You

You're a curious and driven student or recent graduate who's passionate about the intersection of technology and manufacturing — and you believe there's always a better way to get things done on the shop floor. You're energized by hands-on problem-solving, comfortable learning on the fly, and eager to work directly with customers to build real solutions. If you're ready to take the plunge into a fast-moving, startup environment where your contributions will have immediate impact, we'd love to meet you.

What Skills Do I Need?

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering,  Computer Science or a related hands-on field
• Basic coding skills or comfort with scripting; familiarity with SQL or REST APIs is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow
• Competency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) for tasks like drafting, research and automation; willingness to explore how AI can accelerate solution design and customer delivery
• Clear and confident communication skills in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
• Proactive, collaborative attitude - you ask questions, take initiative, and don't wait to be told what to do
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 25% out of term time)
• First experience in manufacturing is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of customer projects using Tulip's no-code platform-  think digital work instructions, quality checks, and real-time production tracking - working alongside experienced Solutions Engineers
• Assist with solution design and configuration for specific manufacturing processes - applying your understanding of how things are actually built and assembled on the floor
• Participate in customer interactions and begin building relationships with plant managers, process engineers, and operators
• Help document solutions, best practices, and internal processes to support team knowledge-sharing
• Relay observations and feedback from customer engagements to Product and Engineering teams
• Contribute to internal initiatives that improve how the Professional Services team operates and collaborates

Key Collaborators

• Customers
• Professional Services team
• Product and Engineering teams

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don't match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

We're building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Private healthcare insurance
• Company equity
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Team lunches in the KFT hub and office snacks
• Learning & Development benefits
• HU eyeglass benefit
• An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.