Mechanical Engineering Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our Cary, NC site. You will develop concepts and design mechanical or electromechanical products, and coordinate mechanical development with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include designing electronic packages with CAD (SolidWorks), selecting components, and interfacing with Industrial Designers, toolmakers, and engineers to ensure manufacturable, cost-effective designs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree or related field.
• GPA at least 3.0 as a general guideline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical/electromechanical products using CAD (SolidWorks).
• Develop concepts and coordinate mechanical development with teams.
• Interface with designers, toolmakers, and engineers to ensure manufacturability.
• Maintain documentation and assist in bringing designs toward production.
• Support testing and analysis of new processes and materials.

Skills

CAD knowledge

Strong communication

Spatial reasoning

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for developing concepts and designing mechanical or electromechanical products or systems as well as directing and coordinating mechanical development. In addition, this role participates in other engineering activities related to team functions as directed.

Essential Functions

• Design electronic packages for Garmin International products using Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems such as SolidWorks
• Apply knowledge of math, science and physics, strong spatial skills, and a pragmatic approach to rapidly take product concept to mass production
• Design a wide variety of components including injection molded plastic, die cast aluminum and zinc, sheet metal, CNC machined and screw machine fabricated parts, compression molded rubber, display components, flex circuits, touch panels, speaker enclosures, mounting systems, etc.
• Specify requirements for and source parts such as electrical connectors, speakers, microphones, LCD’s, backlights, keypads, switches, electric motors, screw machined parts, rotary controls, batteries and antennas
• Conduct analysis and testing of new process, materials and components
• Interface with Industrial Designers to achieve attractive styling, realistic embodiment, and manufacturable designs
• Interface with toolmakers and tooling engineers to develop custom fabricated parts
• Interface with Electrical Engineers during design phase for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) considerations
• Interface with Process Engineers to introduce new products to the factory and help troubleshoot problems inherent with production and improve manufacturing efficiency through product life
• Maintain configuration control of documentation for products in production and interface with available drafting and document control resources
• Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• CAD knowledge and/or experience
• Relevant mechanical design experience
• Demonstrated strengths in math, science, physics and practical application coursework
• Problem solving skills
• PC/Windows environment experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits