Hybrid Mechanical Engineering Intern: CAD/FEA & Impact

lifefitness; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Hybrid internship

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week cross-functional project. You will collaborate with fellow interns and present recommendations to senior leaders while supporting engineering projects and design guidelines.

You will use SolidWorks to develop and modify 3D CAD models, perform FEA, and assist with prototype development, documentation, and product improvements. The role offers hybrid work in the Chicagoland area and exposure to product development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing full-time bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2028/2029 graduation.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA and strong academic standing.
• Hybrid internship in the Chicagoland area; eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a 12-week cross-functional case study project and present to senior leaders.
• Follow mechanical engineering procedures and design guidelines for projects.
• Develop and modify 3D CAD models using SolidWorks; create engineering drawings.
• Perform FEA, design calculations and tolerance analyses under guidance.
• Support product development through design, testing, and validation activities.
• Assist with prototype development, documentation, and product improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and product management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week cross-functional project. You will collaborate with fellow interns and present recommendations to senior leaders while supporting engineering projects and design guidelines.

You will use SolidWorks to develop and modify 3D CAD models, perform FEA, and assist with prototype development, documentation, and product improvements. The role offers hybrid work in the Chicagoland area and exposure to product development.