Mechanical Engineering Internship
Mechanical Engineering In-Semester Intern (Product & Manufacturing)
Commitment: ~20 hours/week
Compensation: $20/hour
Duration: 3–6 months (with potential extension)
About the Role
We are building a safety-critical consumer hardware product that is moving from late-stage design into manufacturing. This internship is a hands-on engineering role focused on execution, documentation, and support work across CAD, manufacturing prep, and testing. You will work directly on a real product that is being prepared for production with overseas manufacturers.
What You’ll Work On
You will support the engineering and manufacturing process by helping with:
- CAD cleanup and part organization (SolidWorks or similar)
- Updating drawings and basic tolerancing
- Preparing files and documentation for manufacturers
- Supporting DFM feedback tracking and change logs
- Organizing BOMs and revision history
- Assisting with test setup, data collection, and documentation
- Coordinating with engineers on simulations or analysis
- General engineering “glue work” required to move a product toward production
You will gain exposure to:
- Real-world product development
- Manufacturing workflows
- Tooling and DFM considerations
- Safety-oriented design thinking
Who This Role Is For
This role is a good fit if you are:
- A junior, senior or recent graduated undergraduate or Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Interested in consumer hardware, manufacturing, and physical products
- Comfortable working with CAD tools
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work independently on well-scoped tasks
- Interested in learning how real products go from design to production
Minimum Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering (or related) program
- Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred, but not required)
- Availability for ~20 hours/week
- Clear communication and willingness to ask questions
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
- Prior internship or project experience with physical products
- Exposure to manufacturing, machining, or injection molding
- Experience with drawings, GD&T, or basic tolerancing
Why This Is a Good Internship
- You will work on a real product headed to production
- You will see how engineering decisions interact with manufacturing reality
- You will build practical skills that are hard to learn in school
- You will leave with concrete experience you can speak to in interviews
How to Apply
Please send:
- A short resume
- A brief note describing:
- Your engineering interests
- Any relevant projects or hands-on experience
- Your availability and school status
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.