Mechanical Drafting Intern — CAD & 2D/3D Modeling

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation’s Bloom Engineering team is seeking a Drafting Intern to assist the design engineering group in creating and updating 2D drawings and 3D models for custom industrial combustion equipment. You will learn how drawings flow from design through manufacturing and into customer facilities.

You will gain hands-on experience with drafting standards, document control, and collaboration with engineers, drafters, and manufacturing staff on real projects in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Design Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework or experience using 2D and/or 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and drafting principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from experienced engineers and drafters, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise mechanical drawings under the direction of engineers and experienced drafters.
• Develop and update 2D drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, and custom-engineered equipment.
• Incorporate engineering changes and redlines into existing drawings.
• Assist with preparing drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Apply Bloom drafting standards, drawing practices, and document‑control requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, dimensions, and consistency before release.
• Assist with maintaining drawing files, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation.
• Work with engineers, drafters, manufacturing employees, and other team members to resolve drawing or design questions.
• Visit the manufacturing floor to see how drawings are translated into fabricated and assembled equipment and develop a practical understanding of manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions as appropriate.
• Support ongoing engineering projects and other drafting assignments based on business needs.

Skills

CAD software

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Drafting principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mech Eng Tech degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Wabtec Corporation’s Bloom Engineering team is seeking a Drafting Intern to assist the design engineering group in creating and updating 2D drawings and 3D models for custom industrial combustion equipment. You will learn how drawings flow from design through manufacturing and into customer facilities.

You will gain hands-on experience with drafting standards, document control, and collaboration with engineers, drafters, and manufacturing staff on real projects in a factory environment.