Hands-On Automation Design Intern

Designformaking; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Design For Making offers a hands-on, supervised internship in Idaho Falls, working alongside engineers, machinists, fabricators, and assemblers on real custom automation projects.

You will contribute to the full project arc, learning how design decisions affect machining, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning. Onshape is used as the primary design platform, with guidance from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in mechanical/ manufacturing/ mechatronics or related program, or equivalent shop/CAD experience.
• Foundational 3D CAD and mechanical drawing skills; experience with Onshape, SolidWorks or Fusion helpful.
• Willingness to work hands-on in manufacturing and assembly, not only at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Design brackets, fixtures, guards, frames, simple mechanisms, and sub-assemblies for real automation projects.
• Assist with conveyors, tooling and material-handling components as skills develop.
• Create Onshape models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs with reviewed revisions.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical drawing

Hands-on work

Clear communication

Education

Enrollment in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, engineering technology, or related program

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Design For Making offers a hands-on, supervised internship in Idaho Falls, working alongside engineers, machinists, fabricators, and assemblers on real custom automation projects.

You will contribute to the full project arc, learning how design decisions affect machining, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning. Onshape is used as the primary design platform, with guidance from senior engineers.