Mechanical engineering Intern/co-op

Position title: Mechanical engineering Intern or co-op

Position Description:

Equipment Technologies Inc. maker of Apache sprayers (specialty farm tractor) is seeking a motivated test engineering Intern for the Summer of 2026 to assist component, subsystem and full machine level testing.

Why Equipment Technologies?

By 2050 nearly 9 billion people will call our planet home with more than 2 billion people added between now and 2050. To feed the growing population, agriculture will see significant growth while preserving the natural environment by improved use of land, water and chemicals.  Equipment Technologies (ET) Inc. is home of the Apache line of ruggedly simple self-propelled sprayers.  For more information, visit etsprayers.com. Founded in 1997 in Indiana, ET has grown significantly and is now part of EXEL industries, a global Agricultural family of companies. ET conducts R&D, Engineering, and manufacturing of its sprayers from its own sprawling facilities in Mooresville, Indiana located 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis. The products are sold & supported in the U.S., Canada, Eastern Europe and Australia using a network of over 40 dealerships. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers in designing components or test fixtures using advanced CAD/CAM tools.
• Perform basic stress analysis using advanced finite element tools as needed.
• Generate models/drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM) and other essential documentation.
• Contribute to engineering design reviews.
• Learn and drive Apache sprayer in support of machine testing.
• Assist in installing appropriate instrumentation.
• Learn usage of data acquisition systems to perform appropriate testing and to collect data, use appropriate analysis tools, document and present results.
• Troubleshoot issues as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have hands-on work experience and solid work ethic.  
• Must be self-motivated and passionate in mechanical engineering design and testing.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD/Analysis software a plus.
• Must work well with the team.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, documentation skills. 

Required Education: 

• Junior/Senior in college majoring in BS Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Mechanical Engineering technology (MET) or closely related major. Must have GPA of 3.1 or above.

Compensation:

• Salary of $25 - $30/hour for up to a maximum of 40 hrs. per week + a housing stipend during Summer 2027 (flexible on start/end dates) 

General:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job but only as guidelines.  Equipment Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job

 - Mechanical engineering intern 

Primary Location

 - United States-Indiana-Mooresville

Organization

 - Agricultural equipment

Schedule

 - Full-time (Spring/Summer 2027 intern or co-op)

Shift

 - Day job