Engineering Intern- Summer Internship at Cadence, Inc. Cranston, RI

Cadence, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cranston is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer. The role involves supporting a capital equipment project, evaluating new machine options, and developing a business case for machine replacement. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with strong analytical skills. This internship offers valuable exposure to real-world capital planning and teamwork. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior with a related engineering degree.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a quantitative technical assessment of new machine options.
• Support the development of a business case for machine replacement.
• Collaborate with Finance to evaluate ROI and build capital justification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Engineering Intern- Summer Internship job at Cadence, Inc.. Cranston, RI. Are you a rising junior or senior with a passion for problem solving and real-world engineering applications? Join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Intern and play a key role in a high-impact capital equipment project.

About The Role

As an Engineering Intern, you will support the evaluation and justification for replacing a legacy machine at our Rhode Island facility. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of Pre-Production and Manufacturing Engineers to assess new machine options and contribute to a cross-functional capital planning initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a quantitative technical assessment of new machine options
• Support the development of a business case for machine replacement, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Collaborate with our Finance team to evaluate payback and return on investment and help build the capital justification presentation for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – you’re curious, proactive, and eager to make an impact.
• Prior project experience (academic or internship) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world capital planning and cross-functional teamwork while contributing to a key operational initiative. This is a hands‑on opportunity to turn technical knowledge into business impact. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm