Mechanical Design Intern – EV Charging

TE Connectivity; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 73,583,000 - 86,020,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Winston-Salem, NC invites students to join our Global Automotive Business Unit. You will design EV charging inlet components using Creo, participate in DVV activities, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and tooling teams to deliver robust solutions.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including design reviews, DVV, and cost-reduction initiatives, while presenting findings to engineering leadership and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active pursuit of a BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Prefer internship experience or a completed major project.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate mechanical components for EV charging inlets using CAD.
• Collaborate with engineers to support full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Apply materials science, tolerancing (GD&T), and electrical interface requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute new ideas for product outcomes.
• Conduct tests to verify performance against requirements and standards.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality and supply chain.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Creo CAD

GD&T

BOM review

Job description

TE Connectivity in Winston-Salem, NC invites students to join our Global Automotive Business Unit. You will design EV charging inlet components using Creo, participate in DVV activities, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and tooling teams to deliver robust solutions.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including design reviews, DVV, and cost-reduction initiatives, while presenting findings to engineering leadership and cross-functional partners.