Engineering Intern - CAD, Data & Docs

igus, Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

igus, Inc. in Rumford, RI, is offering a Harnessing Engineering Intern position for Spring 2027. The role supports the Harnessing engineering team with data management, CAD documentation, and PLM activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate is pursuing an engineering degree with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in engineering documentation and product development. CAD and ERP familiarity are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar).
• Familiarity with PDM/ERP systems and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering data migration projects between legacy and current systems.
• Review, organize, validate, and transfer engineering data, drawings, part files, and related documentation.
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies within engineering databases and document repositories.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to verify migrated information.
• Update engineering drawings, assemblies, and documentation using CAD software.
• Revise drawings to reflect engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Verify drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, BOMs, and revision histories.
• Assist engineers with product development, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the creation and maintenance of bills of materials and part master data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and project reviews as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Technical drawings

Engineering documentation

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/ERP familiarity

Job description

igus, Inc. in Rumford, RI, is offering a Harnessing Engineering Intern position for Spring 2027. The role supports the Harnessing engineering team with data management, CAD documentation, and PLM activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate is pursuing an engineering degree with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in engineering documentation and product development. CAD and ERP familiarity are desirable.