Mechanical Engineering Intern

Valorantum; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Valorantum is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 6-month co-op in Massachusetts. You will support the Direct Pressure Engineering group in designing, analyzing, building and testing capacitance sensors and transducers under senior guidance.

The role requires enrollment in a B.S. Mechanical Engineering program at UMass Lowell, hands-on use of SolidWorks, and data processing with Excel, MATLAB or Python. Travel up to 10% is possible; this is an on-site internship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at UMass Lowell.
• Comfortable with using standard hand tools for electromechanical devices and test systems.
• SolidWorks CAD modeling experience.
• Proficient with Excel, MATLAB or Python for data processing.
• Familiar with basic electrical testing and debugging methods.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype designs in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Diagnose production issues affecting sensor performance.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks/COMSOL with guidance.
• Test pressure transducers at sensor and system levels.
• Analyze test data and produce reports.
• Support design and troubleshooting of test systems.
• Design and fabricate test equipment via 3D printing or CNC milling.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical testing basics

Data processing (Excel, MATLAB or PY)

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Position Title

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Start Date

Spring

Job Description

This internship offers hands‑on experience as a mechanical engineering intern. As a Mechanical Engineering co‑op at the company, you will work within the Direct Pressure Engineering group to support the design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. In this role you will report to Sr Mgr, Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with engineering and production to build prototype designs
• Helping diagnose production related issues with sensor performance
• Performing various types of mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and/or COMSOL FEA with the help/guidance of senior Mechanical Engineers
• Testing pressure transducers at the sensor and system level
• Analyzing test data and produce detailed reports
• Supporting design and troubleshooting of test systems
• Designing and fabricate test equipment via 3D printing, CNC milling, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Up to 10% of Travel is required.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Comfortable with using standard hand tools for building electromechanical devices and test systems
• SolidWorks CAD modeling
• Microsoft Excel, MATLAB or Python script writing for data processing
• Familiar with basic electrical testing and debugging methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Capability to perform extensive test data analysis
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles
• Good understanding of heat transfer principles
• Familiar with using test instrumentation like thermocouples, strain gauges, infrared cameras, etc.

Position Highlights

• 6-month co‑op assignment within a functional area of the company a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.
• Meaningful work and project assignments
• Networking opportunities with peers and executives
• Exposure to different divisions of the business
• Understanding of the company’s commitment to culture and belonging
• Intern/Co‑op Term: This is a 6-month internship/co‑op beginning in January 2027.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $23.00–$31.00 per hour.

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