Mechanical Designer Intern

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Intern - Mechanical Designer in the Greater Kansas City area to support mechanical design work. You will model basic parts, draft documentation, assist with testing, and collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Design teams to move concepts toward mass production.

You will work with CAD tools, contribute to documentation control, and help update designs based on engineering feedback. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Solid foundation in math, physics and engineering concepts.
• Pursuing a degree related to mechanical design and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Support the completion of basic mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products.
• Provide CAD modeling and drafting support, documentation, and testing assistance.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to translate concepts into production-ready parts.
• Maintain documentation and adopt feedback to update designs accordingly.
• Assist with component sourcing and participate in basic test plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Math/Physics knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Pursuing)

CAD & Design coursework

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Intern - Mechanical Designer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of mechanical solutions by providing CAD modeling and drafting support, documentation, testing, and other technical support within a team-oriented environment.

Essential Functions

• Support the completion of basic mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products


• Apply knowledge of math, science and physics, strong spatial skills, and a pragmatic approach to partner with experienced engineers & mechanical designers in taking product concepts to mass production


• Model basic parts/components including injection molded plastic, die cast aluminum and zinc, sheet metal, CNC machined, and screw machine fabricated parts, compression molded rubber, extrusions, display components, flex circuits, touch panels, speaker enclosures, mounting systems, etc.


• Assist with sourcing of components such as electrical connectors, speakers, microphones, LCD’s, backlights, keypads, switches, electric motors, screw machined parts, rotary controls, batteries, and antennas


• Coordinate basic test plans and assist in executing product testing to verify compliance with design requirements


• Interface with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and other departments for discussion of basic designs


• Maintain configuration control of documentation for products in production and interface with available drafting and document control resources


• Be able to take feedback from Mechanical Engineers and update mechanical designs per recommendations and thoroughly document work in an organized manner


• Able to effectively present information through reports, meetings, and other means of communications

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, or other related field


• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)


• CAD knowledge and/or experience


• Relevant mechanical design experience


• Demonstrated strengths in math, science, physics, and practical application coursework


• Problem solving skills


• PC/Windows environment experience


• Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits