Mechanical Engineer Intern, Cooper Lighting Solutions - Spring 2027
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer Intern will work onsite in Peachtree City, Georgia, with Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify. The role supports the engineering team in designing outdoor and sports lighting products, building prototypes and proofs of concept, and testing lighting fixtures and electrical and mechanical components. The intern will coordinate with manufacturing, help implement factory tests, document product changes, and support resolution of post-sales, quality, and field technical issues. The position also involves preparing executive summaries to communicate issues and resolutions to management. The internship runs from February 1 to May 21, 2027, and requires at least 16 hours per week onsite. The posting notes that the internship could lead to an at-will full-time role.
Requirements
- Be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Demonstrate basic mechanical design approaches and capabilities.
- Possess basic knowledge of materials and their structural and thermal properties.
- Be proficient with CAD.
- Have excellent communication, organizational, and people skills, and the ability to multitask and work across functional groups.
- Be able to work onsite in Peachtree City, Georgia, for a minimum of 16 hours per week from February 1 to May 21.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Design outdoor and sports lighting products and support the engineering team.
- Prototype and build proofs of concept.
- Test and evaluate lighting fixtures and electrical and mechanical components.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and implement factory tests.
- Write Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to document product changes.
- Support post-sales technical issues and resolve quality issues related to components or manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot field-related technical issues.
- Write executive summaries to communicate issues and resolutions to management.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized benefits plan offerings that include medical coverage and a Health Savings Account.
- Coaching and mentoring, with support for learning and career progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
