Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Draper•Cambridge, MA

12d•$20 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is hiring an Operations Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in its Product Engineering Division. The intern will work under the guidance of engineers on technical challenges and advanced prototype designs, applying engineering principles while developing practical skills in design, fabrication, assembly, testing, documentation, and process development. Work emphasizes manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and design for excellence (DFx), with assignments determined by immediate program priorities. The intern may collaborate with engineers, technicians, machine-shop operators, and external suppliers, and may work with Draper facilities such as its machine shop, rapid prototyping lab, circuit card assembly facility, materials characterization facilities, and metrology facilities. The position is intended for students seeking engineering experience and is designed to build practical knowledge of engineering processes, equipment, facilities, and systems, as well as professional connections. Hours and program duration may be flexible based on the student’s school schedule and availability.

Requirements

Be a college student in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum.
Have experience with 3D CAD packages, such as PTC Creo and/or Solidworks.
Have experience with machined parts and GD&T.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have an excellent work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Be able to adapt to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Have strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Be enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
Implement and test solutions, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
Generate and present test reports, including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions based on collected and analyzed data.
Design and document hardware.
Fabricate and assemble prototypes.
Develop processes and support continuous improvement.
Track hardware and monitor yield and metrics.
Interact with external suppliers.
Complete assignments that develop practical knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, systems, and their relationships across engineering disciplines.
Perform other duties as assigned.