Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

General Kinematics is seeking motivated Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to join our team in Crystal Lake, Illinois. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the development, design, analysis, testing, and startup of vibratory equipment and systems.

This position will work closely with Engineering and other teams, including Production, Customer Service, Sales, and R&D. The internship emphasizes CAD/FEA, GD&T, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to optimize designs and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and ability to analyze and solve technical problems.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD software; Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS experience is a plus.
• Previous engineering, manufacturing, or industrial equipment experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, analysis, and testing of vibratory process equipment.
• Create and modify engineering drawings in accordance with GK standards.
• Assist with stress, strain, vibration, and deflection analyses using engineering calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Support engineering design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop knowledge of CAD, manufacturing processes, and GK equipment.
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments to support customer proposals and projects.
• Identify opportunities to optimize designs, control costs, and improve efficiency.
• Support the Company's ISO objectives, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

Job description

Description

General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to complete process systems, General Kinematics creates innovative solutions to help customers process even the most challenging materials.

Job Type

Internship

Description

General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to complete process systems, General Kinematics creates innovative solutions to help customers process even the most challenging materials.

We are looking for motivated Engineering Interns to join our team for Summer 2027!

The Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the development, design, analysis, testing, and start-up of vibratory equipment and systems. This position will work closely with Engineering and other teams, including Production, Customer Service, Sales, and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, analysis, and testing of vibratory process equipment.
• Create and modify engineering drawings in accordance with GK standards.
• Assist with stress, strain, vibration, and deflection analyses using engineering calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Support engineering design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop knowledge of CAD, manufacturing processes, and GK equipment.
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments to support customer proposals and projects.
• Identify opportunities to optimize designs, control costs, and improve efficiency.
• Support the Company's ISO objectives, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and ability to analyze and solve technical problems.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD software; Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS experience is a plus.
• Previous engineering, manufacturing, or industrial equipment experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

The provided pay rate is a guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation decisions may consider factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.