Intern, Development Engineer Mechatronics

Kalmar Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

Kalmar is offering an internship for a Development Engineer Mechatronics in Ottawa, KS, for summer 2027. You will contribute to the development and coordination of software design for Electronics, Controls and Mechatronics on the Terminal Tractor within MED, aligning with customer needs, legislation and internal requirements.

You will work on controls designs, network databases, document vehicle topologies, learn the vehicle architecture, and support upgrades while applying engineering standards

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer science engineering.
• Preferred skills: C++, VBA, PC software applications and any other software development tools.
• Strong aptitude toward electrical, controls and mechatronic design.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google suite software including Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Strong work ethic, dependable
• High Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Develop controls designs for our TT product line using function blocks, structured text, and other development tools.
• Develop Network Databases.
• Document vehicle network topologies by implementing with guidance from TT RDE team
• Learn current vehicle architecture and support planning upgrades.
• Ensures the use of engineering standards, methodologies and global product development processes into engineering team’s daily work tasks.

Skills

C++

VBA

Mechatronics design

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer science engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Intern, Development Engineer Mechatronics

Brand: Kalmar

Team: Real Estate & Office Management

Job Location: Ottawa, USA

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Purpose of the position

Kalmar Solutions, is seeking an Intern, Development Engineer Mechatronics to be based in Ottawa, KS. for summer 2027. The Intern, Development Engineer Mechatronics is responsible for the development and coordination of software design for Electronics, Controls and Mechatronics regarding Terminal Tractor (TT) within Mobile Equipment division (MED) based on customer needs, legislation and internal requirements and according to business strategies.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Develop controls designs for our TT product line using function blocks, structured text, and other development tools.
• Develop Network Databases.
• Document vehicle network topologies by implementing with guidance from TT RDE team
• Learn current vehicle architecture and support planning upgrades.
• Ensures the use of engineering standards, methodologies and global product development processes into engineering team’s daily work tasks.

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer science engineering

Competencies:

• Preferred skills: C++, VBA, PC Software Applications and any other software development tools.
• Strong aptitude toward electrical, controls and mechatronic design
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google suite software including Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Strong work ethic, dependable
• High Attention to Detail

Other information:

• A 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company with solid values and a strong will to succeed.
• Excellent opportunities to gain real world experience and insight into an automotive OEM’s engineering processes.
• Location - On site in Ottawa, KS- Housing Available!

You will be part of

Kalmar is part of a global organization with over 5,200 employees worldwide- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.

We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.

We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.

We succeed because we do it together.

With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

About Kalmar

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com