Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Product Development & Digitalization at its Dixon Plant in Gastonia, North Carolina. The internship is hybrid, combining remote and on-site work, and runs from January through May or June 2027, with a potential extension through Summer 2027 based on performance. The role offers up to 30 hours per week. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to evaluate, develop, and improve filtration products. They will contribute to active business projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to product development, testing, manufacturing, and engineering decision-making, with mentorship from experienced engineers. The position also provides experience in product development from concept through validation, engineering problem-solving, prototype development and laboratory testing, technical data management and analysis, practical applications of automation and AI in engineering, and cross-functional collaboration and technical communication.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and engineering information.
- Enjoys working with data, investigating technical questions, and solving problems in a structured way.
- Strong Excel skills and basic hands-on experience with programming or data automation; academic and personal projects qualify.
- Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and consistent follow-through.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working on assigned tasks with guidance while collaborating with a team.
- Interested in combining hands-on engineering with digital tools and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Research product applications, customer requirements, and technical specifications.
- Review engineering inquiries and help assess product opportunities.
- Conduct competitive product benchmarking and market research.
- Coordinate product samples and perform dimensional inspections.
- Assist with product comparisons and engineering documentation.
- Work with engineering teams to support design reviews and development activities.
- Coordinate prototype builds, laboratory testing, and validation activities.
- Collect, organize, and analyze test data.
- Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project status updates.
- Explore opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve efficiency in research and documentation tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
