Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Role

The Zurn Elkay Engineering Internship, supporting the Zurn Wilkins Water Control and Safety business unit, offers a hands-on learning environment with exposure to technical, business, and leadership skills development. The intern will assist the Engineering Team in developing and certifying plumbing products for backflow and pressure-reducing valve markets, including high-pressure/high-flow valve testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic product design modifications.
• Execute AutoCAD & Inventor drafting tasks for drawing revisions and creation.
• Develop basic detail and assembly drawings for products and equipment.
• Manage engineering change processes to support existing products.
• Communicate with team members to gather project requirements or report progress.
• Conduct technical research to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Create rapid prototypes through 3D printing.
• Test plumbing products to performance standards and report results for existing products, new prototypes, and product returns.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Plastics Engineering Technology, or similar.
• Completed coursework relating to design.
• Able to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Efficient and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Pay

Compensation range: $20–25/hour, depending on education and experience.

Note: Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.