Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 Start

Dwyer Instruments, PTY; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Mentorship program

Real-world projects

Resume building

Networking opportunities

Career development

Brand-name employer

Job summary

DwyerOmega invites a motivated engineering student to join our team for a hands-on summer internship, focusing on product design, testing, validation, and continuous improvement. You’ll update work instructions to a new format and support Kaizen events to enhance processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, development of testing tools, and exposure to PLC/HMI programming and robotics. This is a full-time, on-site summer placement at our Michigan City/South Bend locations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year or four-year college/university program (engineering preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design and build test and calibration equipment.
• Improve productivity through ergonomic evaluations, time studies, simulations, and line balancing.
• Conduct cost analysis to support manufacturing decisions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including drawings and work instructions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and assembly flow.
• Support quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming where applicable.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering major

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Job description

Description

Session: Spring 2027
Location: Michigan City, IN or South Bend, IN (On-Site)
Duration: January-April 2027 (Full-Time)

About the Company

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

What You’ll Do

We’re seeking a motivated engineering student to join our team this summer. This hands-on internship provides real-world experience in product design, testing, validation, and documenting continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support production by updating work instructions to a newly designed format and transition the controlled documents into implementation. They will also support Kaizen events for process improvements.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with engineers to design and build test and calibration equipment for new and existing products.
• Improve productivity through ergonomic evaluations, time studies, simulations, and line balancing.
• Conduct cost analysis to support manufacturing decisions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and work instructions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and assembly flow.
• Support quality control initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming (as applicable).

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year or four-year college or university program. A major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and sit for extended periods while using a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors for engineering designing and documentation tasks.
• Ability to view detailed technical drawings and work with precise visual information.
• Occasionally stand, walk, or move between office areas, meeting rooms, or engineering workspaces.
• May occasionally visit manufacturing areas while following all required safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members in person, virtually, and via written communication.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials or documents (typically up to 10-15 lbs.) if needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Internship Perks

• Relocation assistance as needed.
• Work on meaningful, real-world projects.
• Learn from experienced mentors and industry experts.
• Develop teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Gain insight into business operations and how your department supports broader company goals.
• Participate in intern-focused programming designed to support career development and networking.
• Build your resume with a respected name in measurement.

Please Note

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, an E-Verify employer, and a drug-free company.

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be contacted by AI-enabled technology to conduct an initial screening call. The technology will ask role-related questions and record or transcribe your responses for review by our recruitment team.

Pay Transparency

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We’re happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.