Mechanical Engineer Intern - NPD - Summer 2027

Fenner Precision Polymers; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers seeks a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at the Manheim, PA site. You will assist with product design and manufacturability assessments, collaborating cross-functionally to support capital and process engineering projects.

You will gain hands‑on experience with emerging AI-enabled tools, work with lab and manufacturing teams, and deliver a final project presentation to leadership.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for mechanical design and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Pursuing or studying Mechanical Engineering with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineering staff with product design and manufacturability studies.
• Collaborate across departments to support capital and process engineering needs.
• Develop and apply AI-enabled tools to support project work and data analysis.
• Coordinate with Lab and Manufacturing on new product design projects.

Skills

Aptitude for Mechanical Design

Microsoft Office

Mechanical Engineering studies

Education

1 year of college or technical school in a related field

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Intern - NPD - Summer 2027

Job Category: New Product Development

Requisition Number: MECHA002778

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

What to Expect:

• Individual and Cross Functional Projects Throughout 2027 Internship
• Professional Career Development & Community Outreach Opportunities
• Final Project Overview Presentation with Executive Leadership Team

We have an exciting internship opportunity with theFenner R&D Engineering Team at Manheim, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with and carrying out engineering assignments that support our capital engineer and or process engineering needs. The position reports to the Engineering Supervisor or Manager.

As part of the Engineering Team, you will …….

S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments in order to:

• Assist Senior Engineering staff in obtaining an in-depth understanding of product design which allows for standard products and special customer requirements to be successfully designed and manufactured
• Takes part in determining the manufacturability of products through coordinated efforts with product suppliers, and/or manufacturing engineering and production with assistance from Senior Engineering staff.

Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders

• Interfaces and coordinates with the Lab and Manufacturing personnel on new product design projects to help ensure manufacturing needs are met with overview from Senior Engineering staff.
• Acts as a resource for technical questions, including appropriate research into new areas that are currently unfamiliar to us.

Core Competencies Required

• Aptitude for Mechanical Design
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products
• Studies that align with Mechanical Engineering

Education and/or Relative Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of college or technical school in a related field.
• Exposure to Mechanical Engineering either through past full or part time employment or as part of the program they are enrolled in is a plus.

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