Engineer Intern

DRiV•Skokie, IL

About The Position

The Engineering Intern provides day-to-day engineering and design support to maintain an efficient workflow between the LR and MX teams. The role prepares scan data and technical materials, supports design revisions, verifies dimensions and print completeness, and helps ensure designers and the MX team receive the drawings, parts, measurements, and information needed to continue work without unnecessary delay. This is an immediate, temporary internship expected to work approximately 20–30 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 40 hours when business needs require. It supports business continuity while the LR team develops equipment, tools, and resources to operate more independently and efficiently, and is not intended to become a permanent full-time position. The intern will work in an engineering, design, laboratory, and/or office environment, collaborating regularly across LR and MX teams. The role may involve scanning, printing, dimensional-measurement equipment, and preparing materials for shipment. Work location, onsite expectations, schedule, safety requirements, and travel expectations must be confirmed by the hiring manager and HR. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Design, or a related technical field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to learn, follow established engineering and safety procedures, and take initiative on assigned work.
Ability to organize multiple priorities, respond promptly to technical questions, and escalate blockers appropriately.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across LR and MX teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify incomplete or inconsistent technical information.
Basic familiarity with CAD, 3D scanning, 3D printing, dimensional inspection, or related engineering tools.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and technical requirements with guidance.
Ability to perform computer-based design and documentation work and handle parts, prints, Mylar materials, and 3D-printed components.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or practical exposure to engineering drawings, dimensional measurement, CAD models, or technical documentation.
Prior internship, academic project, laboratory, manufacturing, automotive, CAD, 3D scanning, or 3D printing experience; prior experience is not required.
Experience with engineering data or document-management systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain organized records and communicate open questions, missing information, and workflow risks to the appropriate engineering contact.
Provide timely technical support and clarification to LR designers so design work can resume promptly when questions arise.
Coordinate drawings, parts, measurements, and supporting information for the MX team to help prevent avoidable delays.
Conduct an initial completeness review of prints to confirm required information and documentation are included before handoff.
Prepare covers, parts, and related materials for shipment to MX or St. Louis.
Support design alterations and revisions in coordination with the MX team.
Perform Mylar checks and verify dimensions against applicable prints and requirements.
Prepare 3D prints and related materials for engineering review and use.
Create PIP documentation and cross-sections to support product evaluation and design work.
Scan parts and prepare complete, usable scan data for engineering and design activities.
Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and activities as required.