Development Engineer, Mechanics- Intern

Kalmar Inc.; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalmar is offering a 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company. You will develop and support mechanical systems for current projects in the Product Development team, designing subsystems to meet global customer needs and internal requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Junior or higher preferred). You will gain real-world manufacturing experience and interact with a diverse, global team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering field. Junior or higher, strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Proficient in Google suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slides, Google Drive and Calendar).

Responsibilities

• Develop new truck components and assemblies.
• Process Engineering change requests and implement design changes.
• According to customer demands, choose design solutions, materials, and components.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Google Workspace

MS Project

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Google Calendar

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Project

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Google Calendar

Job description

Join us and take your career to the next level

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Develop and support mechanical systems for current and future projects in the Product Development team. Demonstrate a broad understanding of systems and system-interactions for both diesel and electric powered Kalmar terminal tractor. Design subsystems to meet global customer needs, legislation and internal requirements.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Develop new truck components and assemblies.
• Process Engineering change requests and implement design changes.
• According to customer demands, choose design solutions, materials, and components.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we offer you:

Kalmar is part of a global organization- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.

We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.

We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.

We succeed because we do it together.

With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

We are offering you a 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company with solid values and a strong will to succeed. With us, you have excellent opportunities to gain real world experience and insight into industrial manufacturing in an international business.

What you bring to the role:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering field. Junior or higher, strongly preferred

Experience:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slides, Google Drive and Calendar).
• Strong work ethic, dependable
• High Attention to Detail

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com