Mechanical CAD Intern — Flexible, Hands-On Prototyping

Entrust Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Mental health coaching

Virtual fitness programs

Paid personal time off + 12 paid time

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical Designer Internship for a 6-month assignment at our corporate headquarters in Shakopee. You will join the engineering group and gain hands‑on experience designing systems for printing and personalization of cards and IDs.

As part of a cross‑functional product development team, you’ll work with mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, review drawings, prototype, test, and contribute to design reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Design or equivalent.
• Solid Modeling experience.
• Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US.
• SolidWorks 3‑D Solid Modeling experience.
• Knowledge with injection‑molded, plastic‑part design.
• Knowledge working with mechanical and electromechanical products.
• Knowledge with sheet metal, machined part design.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on skills.
• Strong interest in product design.
• Detail‑oriented, deadline driven, self‑directed and organized.
• Ability to excel in highly‑interactive cross‑functional team.
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• 3.0 GPA or higher

Responsibilities

• Technical problem solving
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Work closely with and take work direction from Mechanical Engineers
• Develop solutions for design problems
• Create or modify solid models of parts
• Create and review part drawings
• Participate in design reviews
• Prototype and test designs
• Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems

Skills

Solid Modeling experience

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Strong analytical and problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Design or equivalent

3.0 GPA or higher

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Entrust Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical Designer Internship for a 6-month assignment at our corporate headquarters in Shakopee. You will join the engineering group and gain hands‑on experience designing systems for printing and personalization of cards and IDs.

As part of a cross‑functional product development team, you’ll work with mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, review drawings, prototype, test, and contribute to design reviews.