Mechanical Engineer Intern - Franklin,WI

S&C Electric Company • Franklin, WI

2d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer Intern supports the development of new and sustaining products through design, prototyping, testing, and documentation. Working closely with senior-level engineers, the intern learns about S&C products through hands-on experience and mentorship. This is a full-time Summer 2027 internship based in Franklin, Wisconsin, with a first-shift schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The stated hourly pay range is $22–$30, based on experience.

S&C Electric Company is a 100% employee-owned company that develops and manufactures equipment for the electrical grid. The company describes its culture as grounded in respect, collaboration, shared success, integrity, safety, quality, inclusion, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited university or college degree program concentrated in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Have at least one year of collegiate education in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have 0–2 years of experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Have basic proficiency in CAD or similar tools.
• Have basic familiarity with engineering software for modeling and simulation.
• Have preliminary problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate across organizational levels about supply-chain, production, and electronics concepts.
• Have a basic understanding of manufacturing technologies and methods; electronics manufacturing experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Have interpersonal skills to build trusting, respectful relationships and collaborative working relationships with a diverse audience.
• Have written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Be able to support organizational planning by coordinating internal and external resources and balancing critical priorities.
• Have business sense and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, solve problems, and support learning.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and work extended hours when necessary.
• Have strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI or similar systems, including data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of mechanical systems for current and pre-production projects and products.
• Support product-development efforts by prototyping and testing new technologies.
• Create and modify 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD software; use basic programming and tools to support model creation and documentation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and simulations using FEA tools to support design validation and performance analysis; document findings and analysis.
• Apply basic knowledge of GD&T principles to engineering drawings.
• Help build and test mechanical prototypes, including conducting mechanical, environmental, and vibration performance tests under senior-engineer guidance.
• Learn product functionality and capabilities through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior-level engineers.
• Support root cause analysis and RMA processing.
• Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Group life insurance and optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
• Vacation time and sick time
• Paid holidays and company shutdown days
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other leave benefits
• Paid parental time
• Military leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component, with annual company contributions stated as over 11% of eligible earnings, including core, matching, and variable periodic contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern