Mechanical Engineering Intern - Spring 2026

Ametek • Kent, OH

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About The Position

This is an opportunity for engineering students to gain real-world experience while working at a world-class electrical motor manufacturer. Support design, development, and testing of various brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor-based linear actuators, drives, and complete custom automation sub-systems. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving challenging technical problems by applying engineering principles learned in the classroom, and by collaborating with experienced engineers, technicians, and various departments, and will have a desire to grow their 3D CAD and simulation capabilities.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
• Sophomore or higher-level standing
• Coursework or experience related to mechanical engineering principles
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize thoughts, files, and data well
• Team player with a highly proactive and positive attitude with the ability to work individually or in a team as needed

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or interest in electrical motors and/or rotating equipment
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• Experience working in a lab or shop environment
• Hands-on capability with typical electrical test and measurement equipment
• Familiar with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to design, test, document, and validate new products
• Build, document, and validate the electro-mechanical performance of motors, drives, and circuitry
• Alleviate design issues and/or improve designs through the engineering change procedure
• Execute tests, analyze data, and generate technical reports to inform management
• Create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks
• Learn to run electromagnetic, thermal, and/or stress simulations in ANSYS
• Design test and assembly fixtures to aid manufacturing of product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree