Engineering Intern 2027

Niewohner Bros Inc; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidump'r is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the engineering team during the 2027 internship period. Under the Engineering Manager, you will help generate detailed fabrication drawings, revise model files, and assist with design improvements for trailer and equipment manufacturing.

You will gain hands-on experience in drafting, documentation, and drawing management while adhering to safety, quality, and production standards in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, CAD, or a related technical field.
• Prior hands-on experience or coursework proficient in SolidWorks is preferred.
• Strong passion for mechanical drafting, technical drawing, and detailing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and geometric dimensioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create, update, and revise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing/assembly drawings.
• Generate detailed drafting documentation, including BOMs, welding annotations, and dimensional callouts for production lines.
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure high accuracy in engineering documentation.
• Assist engineers in investigating component fits, tolerances, and shop-floor drawing inquiries.
• Archive, organize, and manage CAD files and ECNs within the PDM system.
• Communicate with manufacturing and shop-floor personnel to gather feedback on drawing clarity and practical assembly execution.
• Align daily work with company values, quality standards, and continuous improvement goals.
• Participate in team reviews, project update meetings, and safety orientations.

Skills

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Engineering Intern provides technical support to the engineering team within Sidump'r for the 2027 internship period. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this position assists in generating detailed fabrication drawings, revising existing model files, and supporting product design improvements. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in trailer and equipment manufacturing while ensuring alignment with organizational safety, quality, and production standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Design & Drafting Support

• Utilize SolidWorks to create, update, and revise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing/assembly drawings.
• Generate detailed drafting documentation, including bill of materials (BOMs), welding annotations, and dimensional callouts for production lines.
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure high accuracy in engineering documentation.

Operations & Administrative Assistance

• Assist engineers in investigating component fits, manufacturing tolerances, and shop‑floor drawing inquiries.
• Archive, organize, and manage CAD files and engineering change notices (ECNs) within the product data management system.
• Communicate with manufacturing and shop‑floor personnel to gather feedback on drawing clarity and practical assembly execution.

Mission, Policy, and Planning

• Align daily work with company values, quality standards, and continuous improvement goals.
• Participate in team reviews, project update meetings, and safety orientations.
• Keep engineering leadership informed of project progress, challenges, and completion timelines.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and workplace policies while in office and plant environments.
• Assist in reviewing designs to support product safety, structural integrity, and manufacturing compliance.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Position operates primarily in an office setting with regular movement through production and manufacturing shop environments.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, view computer screens, and operate workstation CAD tools.
• Must be comfortable wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when walking manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Computer‑Aided Design (CAD), or a related technical field.
• Prior hands‑on experience or demonstrated coursework proficient in SolidWorks is preferred.
• Strong passion for mechanical drafting, technical drawing, and detailing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standard manufacturing symbols, and geometric dimensioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.