Mechanical Engineering Intern

InternSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

InternSG seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern to transform published designs into working bench builds. You will source parts, read BOMs, and assemble hardware, while developing practical skills on real hardware projects.

You will model parts in SolidWorks, 3D-print components, and assemble electromechanical systems, with mentorship from practicing engineers and exposure to end-to-end product development in a deep-tech setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on maker mindset; portfolio in maker/DIY/robotics/FYP is a plus.
• Able to read technical documentation and open-source repositories (GitHub, forums, wikis).
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D printing.
• Basic electronics/wiring/microcontroller knowledge is a bonus.
• Self-driven and resourceful; not afraid to troubleshoot when a build doesn’t work first time.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate open-source machine projects for potential use.
• Recreate machines from open-source docs; source parts and build hardware.
• 3D-model and modify parts in CAD; 3D-print or fabricate components.
• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical systems: frames, stages, motors, drivers, wiring.
• Bring up and test builds; troubleshoot issues and document results.
• Keep clear build notes and documentation for reproducibility.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Troubleshooting

Self-driven

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Mechatronics background

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern to work on hardware projects and turning published designs, BOMs, and documentation into working physical builds on our bench.

What you'll do:

• Research and follow promising open-source machine projects (motion systems, 3D printers, CNC/positioning rigs, optical/mechatronic builds, etc.) and evaluate them for our use.
• Recreate these machines from open-source documentation — sourcing parts, reading through BOMs and assembly guides, and building the hardware yourself.
• 3D-model and modify parts in CAD (SolidWorks or similar), and 3D-print / fabricate custom components where the original design needs adapting.
• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical systems: frames, linear stages, motors, drivers, and wiring.
• Bring up and test builds — troubleshoot mechanical, motion, and integration issues, and document what worked and what didn't.
• Keep clear build notes and documentation so the work is reproducible by the team.

What we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Genuinely enjoys building things with your hands — a personal maker/DIY/robotics/FYP portfolio is a big plus.
• Comfortable reading technical documentation and open-source project repositories (GitHub, forums, wikis).
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and 3D printing.
• Basic electronics / wiring / microcontroller familiarity (Arduino, ESP32, stepper drivers) is a bonus, not a must.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and not afraid to troubleshoot when a build doesn't work the first time.

What you'll get:

• Real ownership of a project from research to a working machine.
• Direct mentorship from practicing engineers building commercial precision equipment.
• Exposure to how a real deep-tech product company operates end-to-end.