Mechanical Engineer Intern: Real Projects & Mentorship

Charter Steel; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Intern Kickoff Day

Professional development workshops

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Ohio is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship in Fostoria. You will learn to interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, and P&ID schematics, design components using AutoCAD, and apply machine safety and continuous improvement principles on real projects. Schedule: 15–20 hours/week during the academic year and 40 hours/week in summer.

Start January 2027; duration year-round. Candidates must be enrolled in a four-year Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering program

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• GPA 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Update plant layouts and P&ID drawings to support engineering and maintenance projects.
• Design and modify parts in AutoCAD for fabrication by local vendors.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes of failures.
• Organize and maintain mechanical drawings and technical documentation; support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors on plant projects and equipment improvements.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Four-year engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Charter Manufacturing in Ohio is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship in Fostoria. You will learn to interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, and P&ID schematics, design components using AutoCAD, and apply machine safety and continuous improvement principles on real projects. Schedule: 15–20 hours/week during the academic year and 40 hours/week in summer.

Start January 2027; duration year-round. Candidates must be enrolled in a four-year Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering program