Mechanical Engineer Internship - Summer 2027

Ceres,-In; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cer es is seeking an engineering-support role to assist in the design and development of new machinery. You will work with engineering and project management to ensure timelines and budgets are met, and you will help create testing methods and document results.

Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, and CAD tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years towards engineering degree required.
• Experience with machine hydraulics and electrical systems preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and 2D/3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new machines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Manager to align timelines and budgets.
• Create product testing methods and record results; perform quality inspections.
• Estimate overall production cost; gather pricing information and manage budget.
• Supervise production to ensure manufacturability and clarity of designs.
• Review mechanical designs for safety and reliability; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Agricultural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Whether it is concepting new ideas orimproving an existing product to enhanceproductivity – Ceres is ready to help bring ideasto life. We provide concept generation, detaileddesign, prototyping, testing, refinement, as wellas manufacturing specialized machinery andpurpose-built attachments. Our team of Mechanical, Industrial andElectrical Engineershas over 100 years of combinedexperience, and they, along with ourtechnicians, welders and fabricators,complete our team of experts in analyzingconcept generation, designing, andspecifying components for complexsystems and then bring them to lifethrough our manufacturing capabilities.

Position Overview

This job is responsible for assisting the design and development of new machinery, improving production output and by reducing product/process defects and waste.

Primary Job Duties

• Assists in design and development of new machines. Performs engineering calculations to verify suitability of mechanical equipment based on customer need.
• Works with Engineering and Project Manager to ensure engineering and manufacturing timelines agree and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Creates product testing methods and ensures recording of testing results for machinery. Performs quality inspections, red-lining engineering drawing such as general arrangements, drawings, etc. and follows through with corrections and certification for corrections, if needed.
• Determines overall cost to produce machine products. Work with marketing and sales teams to understand competitive pricing and what market is able to bear. Gathers pricing information from contract manufacturers and suppliers. Ensures project is completed within budget.
• Supervises equipment production to ensure designs and requirements are clear to manufacturing team. Participates in making necessary changes to designs for manufacturability.
• May perform other duties as required and assigned.
• Reviews mechanical design for safety and reliability.
• Ensures completion of technical documentation, system mechanical drawings and as-built assembly drawings.

Position Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of towards engineering degree required.
• Experience designing machine hydraulics and electrical systems preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of heavy equipment and its operation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, 2D and 3D design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Mechanical design abilities with a working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic controls, motors, and feedback components required.
• Strong written and oral communication to include technical communication skills (both oral and written) to accurately convey technical issues and information.
• Ability to read and produce mechanical drawings.
• Skills in time and project management.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to be highly innovative and creative.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality. Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders, and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in:

• Concept Generation
• Design
• Specifying complex systems
• Manufacturing capabilities

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.