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 intern will design outdoor and sports lighting products and support the engineering team. Work includes prototyping and building proof-of-concepts; testing and evaluating lighting fixtures and electrical and mechanical components; coordinating with manufacturing and implementing factory tests; and documenting product changes through Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). The intern will also support post-sales technical and quality issues, troubleshoot field-related technical issues, and prepare executive summaries communicating issues and resolutions to management. The internship requires at least 16 onsite hours per week from February 1 to May 21. The hourly pay rate is $23 to $31, based on year of study. The internship could lead to an at-will full-time role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Demonstrate basic mechanical design approaches and capabilities.
- Have 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.
- Able to work at least 16 hours per week onsite in Peachtree City, Georgia, 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design outdoor and sports lighting products and support the engineering team.
- Prototype and build proof-of-concepts.
- 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 communicating issues and resolutions to management.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized benefits plan offerings, including medical coverage and a Health Savings Account.
- Coaching and mentoring to support learning and career progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
