Mechanical Equipment Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company • Oak Ridge, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company seeks a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate or graduate student for a paid Summer 2027 Internship in our Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. This program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students, allowing them to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company. The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.

Requirements

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Creo (strongly preferred), SolidWorks, Revit, CADworx or other 3D modeling packages.
• Previous internship in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in detailed machine design and fabrication
• 3D modeling in CREO (Pro/Engineer)
• Drawing creation in CREO
• Material selection
• Calculations in Mathcad and CREO Simulation
• Piping systems
• Exposure to ASME NQA-1 quality requirements
• Collaborate with other disciplines
• Interface with engineers, designers, and clients
• Follow schedules and budget commitments
• Work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

• Professional Training and Skill Development
• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern