Hybrid Mechanical Engineering Intern — Chicagoland

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength invites talented Mechanical Engineering students to join our 2027 internship program in the Chicagoland area. You will work on a 12-week cross-functional case study, follow established engineering procedures, and develop 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks for metal and plastic parts.

You'll perform FEA and tolerance analyses, support design verification, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver impactful results.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with an expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
• Strong academic standing preferred, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD software, or related technical projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow interns on a 12-week cross-functional case study project and present recommendations to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
• Follow Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Mechanical Engineering procedures and design guidelines to complete assigned engineering projects and tasks.
• Utilize SolidWorks to develop and modify 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for metal and plastic components.
• Perform engineering analyses, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), design calculations, and tolerance stack-up analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support product development activities through design, evaluation, testing, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (2028/2029 expected)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength invites talented Mechanical Engineering students to join our 2027 internship program in the Chicagoland area. You will work on a 12-week cross-functional case study, follow established engineering procedures, and develop 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks for metal and plastic parts.

You'll perform FEA and tolerance analyses, support design verification, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver impactful results.