Mechanical Engineering Intern

KMC Operations; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

HiArc, an Elbit America company, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support design, development, and testing of mechanical components across active product programs. You will assist with CAD modeling, run analyses, build test plans, collect data, and document results to support design decisions.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, cross‑functional teams, and technicians to prototype concepts, troubleshoot issues, and improve product performance in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must have completed at least 1 year of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, modifying and identifying mechanical items (robotics, mechanisms, subassemblies).
• Conduct analyses and experiments to evaluate products using MATLAB/FEA and tolerance stack-up.
• Prepare engineering specifications and procedures.
• Produce 3D CAD part files and assemblies with drawings.
• Prepare and evaluate engineering prototypes.
• Create technical documentation for proposals, reports, specs.
• Support lab/field testing for new or existing applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

GD&T

Tolerance stack analysis

MS Office

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and systems across active product development programs. Responsibilities may include assisting with CAD modeling and drawing updates, performing engineering analyses, building and executing test plans, collecting and interpreting data, and documenting results to support design decisions. The intern will collaborate closely with senior engineers, cross‑functional partners, and technicians to prototype concepts, troubleshoot issues, and improve product performance. This role provides hands‑on experience with real engineering challenges, exposure to the full product development lifecycle, and the opportunity to contribute meaningful work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, modifying and/or identify commercial items, such as robotics, mechanisms, mechanical components, fluidics components and/or mechanical subassemblies, etc.
• Assist with perform analyses and experiments to evaluate products, designs or processes. Utilizing mathematical techniques, specialized computer programs, FEA, Tolerance Stack-up, etc.
• Assist with preparing engineering specifications and procedures.
• Assist with producing 3D CAD part files and assemblies and associated drawings.
• Assist with producing and evaluate engineering prototypes.
• Assist with preparing technical documentation relating to proposals, reports, specifications, etc.
• Assist with performing lab/field testing for new or existing applications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering major. Must have completed at least 1 yr of the program.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills including written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite and 3D CAD (SolidWorks - preferred) software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Working understanding of designing for multiple manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, welding, casting, thermo forming, injection molding, etc.)
• Practical working experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack analysis.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

HiArc, an Elbit America company, is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.