Mechanical Engineering Intern

FIRST Inspires•Manchester, NH

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

These internship opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow! What We Offer We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. You’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life changing programs. The hourly pay rate for this position is determined by the most recent academic year completed. Who You Are You are a college student who is currently enrolled, or a recent graduate of an accredited college/university majoring in a mechanical engineering discipline. You are a self-starter who enjoys learning and possess a willingness to develop design, fabrication and testing skills to aid in process improvement and project organization. With Gracious Professionalism® our ideal intern will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, and we seek interns based in the New England area in order to orient the student to the organization and its culture through an in-person work experience. Intern pay is determined by the intern’s most recently completed academic year. The Summer 2026 rates are as follows: Freshman $17.26; Sophomore $18.17; Junior $19.13; Senior $20.08; Senior plus 5th year engineering, $21.09; Masters 1st Year, $22.00; Masters 2nd Year, $25.29. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted by the end of January. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. What You will Do Design and build test robots for 2027 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Season. Prototype and test KitBot for the 2027 FRC Season. Design, build, and test field elements for 2027 FRC Season. Additional department projects as needed.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or a recent graduate, majoring in a mechanical engineering discipline.
Experience with research, analysis, and subsequent recommendations.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint and Teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Capable hand and power tool operator.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally.