Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Internship (Michigan City, IN)

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader helping customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to drive innovation in welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair.

About the role

Vanair, a Lincoln Electric Company in Michigan City, IN, is seeking bright, driven engineering individuals for the Mechanical Engineering Summer Internship. This program connects academic foundations with real-world, hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing and engineering leadership.

This position requires participation in an Immersion Day at the Cleveland, OH headquarters during one of your first few weeks. Lincoln Electric will cover all travel arrangements and expenses.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Networking & Culture: Social events, National Intern Day, and community service opportunities.
• Career Pathway: Eligible participants may be considered for full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and redesign 330D tooling to improve line efficiency, ergonomics, repeatability, and station throughput.
• Perform time-motion studies, benchmark station layouts, and measure cycle-time improvements.
• Create CAD updates to tooling and run FEA checks when applicable.
• Prototype tooling modifications using 3D printing or laser-cut parts and validate improvements.
• Support solar testing by setting up solar simulators or outdoor rigs and running controlled test sequences.
• Instrument devices for voltage, current, and temperature logging and analyze energy-harvesting performance.
• Assist with 12V reciprocating compressor testing, including teardown, tolerance measurements, and performance curve characterization.
• Set up test benches with pressure transducers, tachometers, and thermocouples and conduct NVH baseline measurements.
• Participate in high-current jumpstarting software reviews, analyzing protection logic, thermal effects, and current pathways.
• Create block diagrams, perform failure-mode analysis, and support bench testing for system safety validation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or having already achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Schedule

Target Program Dates: May 25th – August 6th, 2027

Relocation Assistance

While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location.