MECH & CHEM Engineering Design Intern
About The Position
We’re looking for an engineering intern who brings both mechanical design ability and an understanding of chemical or process systems. The ideal candidate is CAD-proficient, analytically strong, and curious about how fluid mechanics, chemistry, and mechanical design intersect in real-world applications. Day to day, you’ll be doing design and drafting work on an active project portfolio — contributing to new equipment concepts, updating and creating drawings, and supporting the engineering team with technical analysis. You’ll also get hands-on exposure in our shop environment, assisting with fabrication, assembly, and equipment testing alongside experienced engineers and technicians. This is a small team. That means broader exposure, more ownership, and work that matters — but also that everyone contributes at every level when the job calls for it.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related program
- Proficient in CAD — SolidWorks strongly preferred; other parametric modeling experience considered
- Strong academic record
- Junior or senior standing preferred; strong sophomore candidates considered
- Local to Lafayette or able to commute; position is Lafayette-based
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or demonstrated interest in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or chemical process systems
- Ability to take a concept and develop it independently — asks the right questions, then executes
- Attention to detail in design work — you catch your own mistakes before anyone else does
- Comfortable in a shop or lab environment; not afraid of hands-on work
- Can-do mentality in an environment where problems are real, and solutions have to work in the field
Responsibilities
- Contribute to mechanical and process design for new equipment concepts.
- Update and create drawings.
- Support the engineering team with technical analysis.
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and equipment testing in the shop environment.
- Contribute to mechanical and process design for new equipment development projects.
- Support fabrication for new equipment development projects.
- Potentially see new equipment development projects through to field testing.
- Engineer efforts to improve polymer hydration and shear performance.
- Support assembly, testing, and commissioning work for active equipment build cycles.
- Provide design and drafting support for equipment upgrade projects.
- Contribute to early-stage design work for emerging development projects.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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