Mechanical Equipment Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company • Aiken, SC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical Engineering student for a paid Summer 2027 internship in its Aiken, South Carolina office. The internship runs approximately from mid-May through mid-August 2027 and offers hands-on experience applying academic learning to real client projects while working with professionals at an employee-owned company.

The intern will gain technical experience in mechanical engineering and may work on detailed machine design, 3D modeling and drawing creation in CREO (Pro/Engineer), sizing mechanical commercial components, stress analysis, piping systems, HVAC and facilities design, and NQA-1 quality requirements. The role involves collaborating with other disciplines, interfacing with clients and contractors, meeting schedules and budget commitments, and working independently. Strong written and oral communication and problem-solving skills are needed.

Requirements

• Must have a graduation date after August 2027.
• Must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree through an A.B.E.T.-accredited program.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of an undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in graduate school.
• Must be a U.S. citizen because client projects for this position require U.S. citizenship.
• Good written and oral communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• CREO (Pro/Engineer) experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Solidworks, Revit, CADworx, or other 3D modeling packages.
• Previous Mechanical Engineering internships.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in mechanical engineering through work on real client projects.
• Potentially contribute to detailed machine design, 3D modeling, drawing creation, mechanical component sizing, stress analysis, piping systems, HVAC/facilities design, and work involving NQA-1 quality requirements.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and interface with clients and contractors.
• Follow project schedules and budget commitments.
• Work independently and apply problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Professional training and skill development.
• Flexible work hours.
• Paid holidays.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Weekly training meetings, including “Meet the CEO and President.”
• Health insurance.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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