Mechanical Engineering Intern

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

Assist in reviewing customer design intent and evaluating basic project feasibility with support from senior engineers. Contribute to new product introduction activities from concept through early production phases under supervision. Support the setup, fabrication, and documentation of test equipment, fixtures, and procedures. Participate in product and system design activities, including updates to CAD models and engineering drawings. Provide general technical support to manufacturing teams by helping evaluate equipment, processes, and improvement opportunities. Assist with documentation related to patents, trademarks, and marketing efforts as needed.

Skills Required/Experience Requirements:

Foundational understanding of mechanical and/or electrical product design. Exposure to product development through coursework, internships, or project work. Basic understanding of project coordination or engineering project workflows. Customer interaction and communication skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Exposure to manufacturing environments (internships, co-ops, or academic projects acceptable). Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability in common materials (plastics, metals, etc.). Ability to interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams with support from senior engineers. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (ProE/Creo preferred) or similar platforms Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technologies. No full-time industry experience required; internships or co-ops strongly preferred.