Hands-On Mechanical Engineer Intern: Product & Manufacturing

Standard Iron & Metal Co.; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Standard Iron is seeking an Advanced Development Engineering Intern to support product development initiatives and gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, and problem solving. You will work with experienced engineers on real projects across the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes CAD familiarity, basic engineering principles, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. Ideal for a student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree who wants to contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; strong academic foundation in engineering principles.
• Exposure to CAD software through coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist product design and development projects from concept through production.
• Maintain engineering models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design improvement initiatives focused on quality, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production launch activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering basics

CAD familiarity

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Standard Iron is seeking an Advanced Development Engineering Intern to support product development initiatives and gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, and problem solving. You will work with experienced engineers on real projects across the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes CAD familiarity, basic engineering principles, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. Ideal for a student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree who wants to contribute to