Mechanical Design Engineer Intern – Electro-Mechanical Actuators

Acutronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Acutronic in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. You will assist in the design, testing, and optimization of electro-mechanical actuators and work closely with engineers on real-world projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), solid fundamentals, and the ability to work independently or in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with ≥2 years completed.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in engineering coursework.
• Fundamentals of engineering concepts strong.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and software proficiency.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good multi-tasking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic design, development, analysis, and testing tasks for limited project portions.
• Analyze specifications and drawings to ensure designs meet standards and requirements.
• Support multiple projects by collaborating with the engineering team.
• Evaluate and apply standard techniques with minor adaptations as needed.

Skills

CAD skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Problem solving

Strong academic performance

Excellent computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field (2+ years completed)

GPA 3.0 in engineering courses

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Acutronic in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. You will assist in the design, testing, and optimization of electro-mechanical actuators and work closely with engineers on real-world projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), solid fundamentals, and the ability to work independently or in a team-based environment.