Mechanical Engineer Intern (Aerospace) - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sensata is offering a Mechanical Engineering internship focusing on hands-on project work in our engineering divisions. Interns receive feedback from peers and managers and participate in Lunch and Learn sessions across US sites.

Projects vary by business needs and require solid engineering principles. Eligible candidates must be pursuing an engineering degree and be a US citizen or permanent resident for ITAR/EAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a mechanical engineering degree (B.S., M.Eng., or M.S.).
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in teams and contribute to design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and debug prototype samples.
• Work in teams to solve complex technical problems and support production lines.
• Create engineering prints and specifications.
• Apply statistical methods to data analysis.
• Interface with customers on key design issues.
• Perform design verification on ideas using diagnostics and experiments.
• Evaluate equipment to establish operating data and test results.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

initiative

Education

Pursuing 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.

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. 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

Smarter Together

Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing.

Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication.

As OneSensata , we are working together to make things work together.