Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Corning•Keene, NH

68d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work directly with engineers to learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and mechanical engineering practices while supporting projects within the engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and includes formal project reviews presented to division leadership. The intern will also gain exposure to manufacturing and mechanical engineering terminology and processes, including production equipment, tooling, fixtures, process parameters, mechanical system performance, yield, defects, equipment reliability, and basic troubleshooting methods used in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree
Motivated self-starter with an independent learning style
Basic understanding of manufacturing environments, mechanical systems, process flow, or production support systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with data analysis, including Microsoft Excel and SPC rules
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and contribute as an individual

Nice To Haves

Rising Junior or Senior status preferred
Exposure to or interest in manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, process controls, mechanical design, or manufacturing troubleshooting
Strong mechanical engineering and quantitative problem-solving skills
Coursework in engineering statistics or other statistical training
Technical writing skills
Ability to deliver technical presentations to operators, engineers, and managers
Innovative, technically curious, and results-oriented
High level of commitment and accountability

Responsibilities

Support projects within the engineering and manufacturing departments
Work closely with engineers to develop an understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and production equipment
Interact daily with plant operations teams in production and equipment areas
Assist with equipment run reviews, process monitoring, data collection, and documentation of observations or improvement opportunities
Assist with process- and equipment-related experiments designed to build fundamental understanding of mechanical or manufacturing problems
Participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation phases of engineering activities
Analyze data and provide support for process improvement, equipment performance, and reliability efforts
Prepare and deliver updates and formal presentations to engineering and leadership teams