Mechanical Engineering Intern

Byrne • Rockford, MI

3d

About The Position

This internship position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical product design. Interns will contribute to new product introduction activities, support test equipment setup and documentation, and participate in product and system design. They will also provide technical support to manufacturing teams and assist with documentation for patents and marketing efforts. The role requires foundational understanding of product design, exposure to product development, and basic project coordination skills.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of mechanical and/or electrical product design.
• Exposure to product development through coursework, internships, or project work.
• Basic understanding of project coordination or engineering project workflows.
• Customer interaction and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments (internships, co-ops, or academic projects acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability in common materials (plastics, metals, etc.).
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams with support from senior engineers.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (ProE/Creo preferred) or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

• Internships or co-ops strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing customer design intent and evaluating basic project feasibility with support from senior engineers.
• Contribute to new product introduction activities from concept through early production phases under supervision.
• Support the setup, fabrication, and documentation of test equipment, fixtures, and procedures.
• Participate in product and system design activities, including updates to CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Provide general technical support to manufacturing teams by helping evaluate equipment, processes, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with documentation related to patents, trademarks, and marketing efforts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern