Mechanical Engineering Intern – Manufacturing

NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) • Shelburne, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Digital Inc. (NDI) is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment used to produce precision medical device components and sensor assemblies. The intern will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations in a regulated manufacturing environment operating under ISO 13485 quality management requirements.

The role provides hands-on experience with manufacturing process development and improvement, equipment verification and validation, preventive maintenance, 3D CAD modeling and prototyping, manufacturing issue investigation, and engineering documentation. The position is based at NDI’s Shelburne, Vermont office, with 0% expected travel, and pays $24 per hour.

NDI is a global innovator and manufacturer of 3D measurement technology systems, with more than 45,000 installations worldwide. Its optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking solutions serve organizations in medicine, industry, and academia.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to accurately document technical work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks while seeking guidance and collaborating with experienced engineering team members.
• Interest in learning about medical device manufacturing, quality management systems, equipment validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 3D printing, manufacturing equipment, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, documenting, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, and production work instructions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations to identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support equipment verification and validation, including test execution, data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on production equipment, including maintenance execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Develop and modify 3D CAD models of components, fixtures, and manufacturing tooling, including using 3D printing for prototyping and process improvement.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, assist with root cause analysis, and support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support the creation and maintenance of manufacturing engineering documentation in accordance with quality management procedures and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Perform other engineering and manufacturing support activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed