MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERN AT NSK IN LIBERTY INDIANA - Summer 2027

NSK Americas; Liberty (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas in Liberty, Indiana is offering a paid Manufacturing Engineer Intern position for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in engineering with cross-functional collaboration and exposure to project work.

You'll work 12 weeks, May through August, with opportunities to contribute to product development, document processes, and present results to leadership. The role emphasizes problem solving, leadership, and strategic thinking within NSK's manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical.
• Completed at least first year of undergraduate study.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across levels and cultures.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks (May–August).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for less complex problems and propose actions.
• Support more complex problems under direct guidance.
• Contribute to product development project execution.
• Assist with sampling, analysis and recommendations.
• Develop and document product and process information ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide project status updates as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Engineering degree (B.S.)

First year completed

Tools

CAD

Job description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERN AT NSK IN LIBERTY INDIANA - Summer 2027

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MANUF005526

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Liberty, IN 47353, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

NSK - The Company

Liberty, Indiana

NSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components, and steering systems with both domestic and overseas manufacturing capabilities. NSK also offers a full range of services including reconditioning, ball screw repair, product integration, application engineering, and predictive and preventative maintenance and reliability services. NSK's products and solutions are everywhere where things are in motion - even under the toughest conditions. NSK's high-precision rolling bearings are used in wind turbines and machine tools, linear components are found in production lines, while automotive components are installed in the vehicles of almost every well-known automaker.

The Engineering Internship

Are you seeking a paid college internship? NSK in Liberty has a great opportunity to join our team for the summer as you explore opportunities for life after college. Our internship program provides students with opportunity to gain on the job experience in your field of study.

As we enter a new year of the NSK Internship Program, we are looking for highly motivated, hardworking individuals who like to problem solve, lead projects, participate in key business leader relationships, and recommend improvements to existing processes.

Responsibilities

With the support of your manager, you will be tasked with a project where you will develop your skills and share the results of your project with our executive leadership team. As an intern at NSK, you will work cross-functionally and will have the opportunity to collaborate with the other interns across the region and participate in various activities including social and community service events throughout the summer!

Potential Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering services for less complex technical problems and recommend a course of action.
• Provide engineering services for more complex problems under direct guidance of higher-level Engineer.
• Take an active part in the execution of product development projects.
• Assist Engineers on technical service initiatives with sampling, analysis, and recommendations.
• Develop and integrate product and process documentation ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide project status, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Students pursuing a B.S. degree in Engineering; ideally Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical.
• Completed at least Freshman year of undergraduate course work and enrolled in Engineering major from an accredited school.
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicate with different levels of associates and cultures.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks (May through August).

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0 at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic understanding of production processes.
• Strategic and creative thinking.
• CAD experience.

Compensation

$17-$22.80/Hour

No visa sponsorship will be provided for this internship.

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Travel Required

Yes . 5%

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