2027 Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineering - AIC

Paycom - ATS; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer. This in-office role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with internship duration not exceeding 90 days and beginning in the 3rd week of May 2025.

The intern will collaborate with piping and equipment engineers, design components using mechanics and hydraulics, and build automation tools using VBA (Excel), Python, or MATLAB. Strong CAD and MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of engineering or similar collegiate classes, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and programming is a plus.
• Experience with engineering concepts plus basic math fundamentals helpful.

Responsibilities

• Interact with piping and equipment engineers to understand mechanical design (piping designs and structural steel).
• Develop a component design using mechanics, strength of materials, and hydraulics.
• Develop an application to automate a repetitive task within the Mechanical department using VBA in Excel, Python, or MATLAB.
• Provide a report at the end of the internship describing tasks, objectives, and conclusions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Python

MATLAB

VBA in Excel

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Canonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, Summary:

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the world's water scarcity challenges.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Intern to work in our Canonsburg, PA office this summer. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Intern will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a non-exempt employee.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in engineering or similar collegiate classes preferably in Mechanical Engineering.

Job Description:

• Interact with Piping and equipment engineers to understand the Mechanical design process (piping designs and structural steel).
• Work on and complete a development assignment for the design of a component using principles of mechanics, strength of materials, and hydraulics.
• Develop an application to automate a repetitive task within the Mechanical department using tools such as VBA (in Excel), Python, or MATLAB.
• Provide a report at the end of the internship period, describing the tasks undertaken, the objectives, and the conclusions.

Internship:

Aquatech Internships are in the office five days per week, 40 hours per week. The internship program is temporary employment that lasts for a maximum duration of ninety (90) days. Successful completion of this internship will provide you with invaluable skills in the water treatment industry and make a compelling addition to your professional journey. Internship will begin in the 3rd week of May 2025.

Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Basic knowledge of CAD Products such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD would be a plus.
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB would be considered an advantage.
• A basic understanding of engineering concepts such as stress, strain, and material properties is expected.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in engineering or similar collegiate classes preferably in Mechanical Engineering.