Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work directly with engineers to learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and mechanical engineering practices while supporting projects within the engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and includes formal project reviews presented to division leadership. The intern will also gain exposure to manufacturing and mechanical engineering terminology and processes, including production equipment, tooling, fixtures, process parameters, mechanical system performance, yield, defects, equipment reliability, and basic troubleshooting methods used in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support projects within the engineering and manufacturing departments
- Work closely with engineers to develop an understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and production equipment
- Interact daily with plant operations teams in production and equipment areas
- Assist with equipment run reviews, process monitoring, data collection, and documentation of observations or improvement opportunities
- Assist with process- and equipment-related experiments designed to build fundamental understanding of mechanical or manufacturing problems
- Participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation phases of engineering activities
- Analyze data and provide support for process improvement, equipment performance, and reliability efforts
- Prepare and deliver updates and formal presentations to engineering and leadership teams
Experiences/Education
Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. Rising Junior or Senior status preferred.
Required Skills
- Motivated self-starter with an independent learning style
- Basic understanding of manufacturing environments, mechanical systems, process flow, or production support systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with data analysis, including Microsoft Excel and SPC rules
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and contribute as an individual
Desired Skills
- Exposure to or interest in manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, process controls, mechanical design, or manufacturing troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical engineering and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training
- Technical writing skills
- Ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers, and managers
- Innovative, technically curious, and results-oriented
- High level of commitment and accountability
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.