Electromechanical Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

JWF Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JWF Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Engineering Department in design, testing, and continuous improvement of electromechanical systems.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, manufacturing processes, and product development while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production objectives. Must be a freshman in college pursuing a degree in EM, ME, EE, Mechatronics, or a related field,

Qualifications

• Must have completed freshman year in college and be pursuing a degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with CAD software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of electromechanical systems and components.
• Create and update engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Pull and secure wire to ladder racks and make connections.
• Support testing and validation of products, prototypes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Collect and analyze performance data and prepare reports for engineering review.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to support production objectives.
• Utilize CAD software and engineering tools to support design activities.
• Follow all safety requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Freshman year completed; pursuing EM/ME/EE/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electromechanical Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

Assists the Engineering Department with design, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects while gaining hands‑on experience in electromechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and product development.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist engineers with the design and development of electromechanical systems and components.
• Create and update engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Pull and secure wire to ladder racks and make connections.
• Support testing and validation of products, prototypes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Collect and analyze performance data and prepare reports for engineering review.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to support production objectives.
• Utilize CAD software and engineering tools to support design activities.
• Follow all safety requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must have completed freshman year in college and be pursuing a degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with CAD software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms, including reaching overhead and outward frequently. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee will frequently walk. The employee must be able to lift and/ or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts within the products and shop areas. The facilities are not environmentally controlled and hot and cold temperatures will be present. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud. Provided PPE must be worn at all times.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.