Mechanical Engineer Intern (Aerospace) - Summer 2027

sensata; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits including medical insurance

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is offering an engineering internship in mechanical engineering in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will work on technical projects across engineering divisions with direct feedback from peers and managers, plus Lunch and Learn sessions and training courses.

Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, design verification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and support high-volume production lines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S., M.Eng., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident status required for this position.
• Eligibility to obtain ITAR/EAR authorization; non-US persons may not be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and debug prototype samples.
• Work in teams to solve complex technical problems and support high volume production lines.
• Create engineering prints and specifications.
• Apply statistical methods to data analysis.
• Interface with customers on key design issues.
• Identify and implement best solutions to support production lines.
• Perform design verification on ideas using diagnostic and experimental methods.
• Determine design approaches and parameters.
• Evaluate equipment to establish operating data and conduct tests.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

B.S., M.Eng., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sensata Interns have the unique opportunity to work on a technical project in one of our engineering divisions. Throughout the internship experience, you will receive direct feedback from peers and managers, engage with other interns in the program, and will have multiple learning opportunities through Lunch and Learn presentations and training courses. Our Intern Program is inclusive to all our US sites and is designed to give each intern a concentrated view of what it is like to be an engineer at Sensata.

Internship projects vary from year to year and are based on current business needs at the time of the internship. Specific details will be provided prior to your start date, but all projects are technical and require a sound understanding of engineering principles.

As a Mechanical Engineering intern possible responsibilities could include:

• Build, test and debug prototype samples.
• Work in teams to solve complex technical problems and support high volume production lines.
• Create engineering prints and specifications.
• Apply statistical methods to data analysis.
• Interface with customers on key design issues.
• Work in teams to identify and implement the best possible solutions and support high volume production lines.
• Performing design verification on original and/or derivative ideas using diagnostic and experimental methods.
• Determines design approaches and parameters.
• Evaluate equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Apply core engineering concepts to solve complex, unfamiliar, and novel problems
• Clearly and concisely communicate complex information to peers, managers, and customers
• Take initiative and think creatively
• Overcome obstacles and tenaciously drive to achieve goals
• Achieve results with teams, as a colleague and as a leader

Requirements:

• Must be currently pursuing B.S., M.Eng., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program
• U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident status is required for this position
• This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

In addition to the competitive hourly rates offered, all interns receive a sign-on bonus.

Interns at Sensata Technologies are eligible to participate in benefits including paid holidays, sick time, and medical insurance.

Engineering/IT Intern Hourly Rates

• Sophomore Graduating 2030: $25.00
• Junior Graduating 2029: $27.00
• Senior Graduating 2028: $29.00
• Graduate Students: $32.00

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