Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

ITT Inc; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in El Cajon, CA. The role spans June to August 2027, full-time, 40 hours per week, focusing on developing automated solutions to improve process and quality in collaboration with engineering and assembly teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with RF design concepts, Autodesk CAD tools, and EPSON robotics, contributing to tooling, fixtures, and production processes while documenting findings and outcomes for handoff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn RF design fundamentals and impedance matching techniques.

Skills

RF design fundamentals

Autodesk 2D/3D CAD

EPSON robotics

2D CAD drafting

3D modeling

process & quality improvement

documentation

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (major)

Tools

Autodesk suite

EPSON robotics platform

Job description

Position Summary

Position: Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: El Cajon, CA Schedule: June to August 2027, Full time, 40 hours per week

Essential Responsibilities

The Engineering Intern will work closely with the engineering and assembly departments to develop automated solutions for process and quality improvements. Tasks and objectives include:

• Learn the fundamentals of RF design, including interface families, impedance matching techniques, and industry-wide design standards
• Utilize the Autodesk suite to create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models for engineering and manufacturing applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with the EPSON robotics platform, including integration with computer vision and automated manufacturing systems.
• Explore the unique mechanical and electrical challenges involved in designing and manufacturing high-performance RF connectors
• Assist engineers with 2D CAD drafting and 3D modeling for tooling, fixtures, and production products.
• Develop and optimize robotic routines for automated assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows and recommend improvements to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation activities.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and integration of automation, robotics, and vision systems.
• Follow engineering best practices and maintain a safe, organized working environment.
• Finalize assigned projects and deliverables, ensuring documentation and results are complete and ready for handoff.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities by documenting processes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future work.
• Present project outcomes, findings, and process improvements at the conclusion of the internship.
• Assist in creating training materials, work instructions, and best-practice documentation for ongoing use by the engineering team.

Position Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$28-33/hour