Design & Testing Engineer Intern - CAD & Prototyping

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Hendrick Technical Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking a motivated Design & Testing Engineer Intern to support defense and advanced mobility projects. You will work with our engineering team on concept development, CAD design, prototype-to-finished product design, and field testing of mechanical and electrical platforms.

This internship provides exposure to CAD software, data acquisition, and testing workflows, with emphasis on safe shop practices and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test reports, data collection, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Assist CAD modeling, drafting, and design documentation for components and assemblies.
• Support prototype builds, fit checks, and hands‑on assembly of critical subcomponents.
• Participate/conduct system and component testing, including data collection and analysis for reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve design and integration challenges.
• Assist in troubleshooting design or process issues discovered during testing.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety requirements in shop/test environments.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Siemens NX

Job description

Hendrick Technical Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking a motivated Design & Testing Engineer Intern to support defense and advanced mobility projects. You will work with our engineering team on concept development, CAD design, prototype-to-finished product design, and field testing of mechanical and electrical platforms.

This internship provides exposure to CAD software, data acquisition, and testing workflows, with emphasis on safe shop practices and cross‑functional collaboration.