Harnessing Engineering Intern- Spring 2027

igus, Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

igus, Inc. in Rumford, RI, is offering a Harnessing Engineering Intern position for Spring 2027. The role supports the Harnessing engineering team with data management, CAD documentation, and PLM activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate is pursuing an engineering degree with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in engineering documentation and product development. CAD and ERP familiarity are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar).
• Familiarity with PDM/ERP systems and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering data migration projects between legacy and current systems.
• Review, organize, validate, and transfer engineering data, drawings, part files, and related documentation.
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies within engineering databases and document repositories.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to verify migrated information.
• Update engineering drawings, assemblies, and documentation using CAD software.
• Revise drawings to reflect engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Verify drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, BOMs, and revision histories.
• Assist engineers with product development, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the creation and maintenance of bills of materials and part master data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and project reviews as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Technical drawings

Engineering documentation

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/ERP familiarity

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Harnessing Engineering Intern- Spring 2027

Rhode Island Admin Admin Rumford, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1319

Position Overview

As an Engineering Intern, you will support our Harnessing engineering team with critical data management and design documentation initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in engineering processes, CAD documentation, technical data migration, and product lifecycle management while working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field and possesses strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and an interest in engineering documentation and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering data migration projects between legacy and current systems.
• Review, organize, validate, and transfer engineering data, drawings, part files, and related documentation.
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies within engineering databases and document repositories.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to verify migrated information.
• Update engineering drawings, assemblies, and documentation using CAD software.
• Revise drawings to reflect engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Verify drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, bill of materials (BOMs), and revision histories.
• Assist engineers with product development, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the creation and maintenance of bills of materials and part master data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with product data management (PDM), document control, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes.

DISCLAIMERS

This job description indicates the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between igus Bearings, Inc. and its employees.

igus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.