Mechanical Engineering Intern

TRUMPF; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. in Farmington, CT is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in designing machine tools and components.

You will work with Mechanical Design Engineers on new product concepts, create drawings and BOMs, and help optimize units for production, assembly, and reliability. Onsite program January 2027 through August 2027 with a minimum 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled in an accredited university pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Experience and knowledge of 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical Design Engineers on new product design concepts.
• Create technical documentation (drawings and BOMs) for assigned parts and units.
• Ensure units and parts are designed for efficient production and assembly.
• Implement defined requirements for units and parts.
• Ensure units and parts meet specifications and cost targets.
• Support assembly and testing of designed units.
• Optimize designed units based on test results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TRUMPF products.
• Create design changes.

Skills

SolidWorks

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? TRUMPF is seeking candidates for a Mechanical Engineering Intern. The Internship will provide a college-level student with practical and professional experience that will enhance and complement their classroom learning. The Mechanical Engineering Intern participates in development of machine tools and machine tools components.

Internship Duration: Onsite in Farmington, CT from January 2027 - August 2027 At least 32 hours weekly

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Mechanical Design Engineers on new product design concepts
• Create technical documentation (drawings and BOMs) for assigned parts and units
• Ensure that units and parts are designed for efficient series production and assembly
• Implement defined requirements for units and parts
• Ensure that units and parts are designed according to specifications and cost targets
• Support assembly and testing designed units
• Optimize designed units according to assembly and test results
• Continuous improvement of functionality and reliability of TRUMPF products
• Support production and assembly on mechanical design related issues
• Create design changes

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is required
• Strong inter-personal communication skills and ability to work as a team player
• Experience and knowledge of 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, preferred but not essential

Education: Must be a student enrolled in an accredited university or institution pursuing an undergraduate's degree in a related field. All science, research and engineering activities that combine engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems.

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