2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Forterra-posted 23 days ago
$30 - $40/Yr
Intern
Clarksburg, MD
251-500 employees
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Forterra is looking to bring on high-energy, inquisitive interns to join our Engineering team. This role will give interns an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the ground-based autonomous vehicle space, contributing to real-world projects and solving complex problems.

  • Assist with design, development, and testing of projects under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Perform research and gather technical data to support engineering decisions.
  • Write, review, and update technical documentation, reports, and project logs.
  • Help build prototypes, run simulations, or execute test procedures.
  • Shadow engineers to gain exposure to real-world problem-solving and technical decision-making.
  • Present progress updates or final project results to the team or leadership
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ability to translate abstract concepts into technical solutions - software or hardware.
  • Experience or significant interest in autonomous mobility and robotic locomotion
  • Strong ability to problem-solve, acts as a self-starter, doesn’t shy away from technical challenges.
  • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to plan architecture to anticipate future technical expansion.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Relentless in your pursuit of solving the problem or challenge
  • Familiarity with control systems.
  • Strong understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Experience with CAD Software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
  • Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
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