Mechanical Engineering Intern

Enerpac Tool Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group is offering a Mechanical Engineer Intern position in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves supporting the development of the next generation of industrial tools, assisting in mechanical and hydraulic system design, and collaborating with global teams on innovative solutions.

The internship targets a full-time mechanical engineering student with strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities, and exposure to CAD design, FEA/CFD, and IoT integration is valued.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a mechanical engineering program.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical/communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical and hydraulics systems meeting VOC/VOB/Development specs.
• Support Product Management and Design & Innovation on VOC/marketing requests.
• Participate in Design Reviews, DFMEA, SFMEA of controls, Risk Analysis, DVP&R.
• Design, build, and test prototypes to prove feasibility and robustness.
• Develop, author, and analyze test requests to verify performance and durability.
• Assist in Advanced Engineering Tech development for future NPD projects.
• Collaborate with global teams on problem solving with SMEs.
• Create technical drawings for prototype parts.

Skills

Full-time student in ME program

Strong problem-solving

Analytical and communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering student

Tools

Creo CAD

FEA/CFD tools

Fluid power design

IoT integration

Electronics/hydraulics

Battery-powered development

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job type (production, support, professional, managerial) : Internship

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

Reports To (title): Senior Engineer

Segment/BU: Engineering

Function/Department: Engineering

Approved By: Eric Norquist

Approved Date: 9/25/2026

What is the opportunity?

At Enerpac we believe it takes advanced technical expertise and ingenuity to develop the industry's most trusted solutions. Our relentless pursuit to deliver the highest standard of excellence means never compromising. One of Enerpac's core values is to continually innovate. We do this by solving user problems, improving productivity, and making the job safer. We innovate by developing solutions focused on our users' needs through discovery, collaboration, and teamwork. Our team members have a relentless drive to create truly innovative products that continue to position Enerpac Tool Group as a market leader.

We are looking for a mechanical engineering intern to assist in developing the next generation of industrial tools and solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated mechanical engineering student to become an integral team member of new product development.

What will you be doing?

1. Assist in the design of mechanical and hydraulics systems to ensure they meet VOC/VOB/Development specifications.
2. Support Product Management and Design & Innovation team on customer visits to collect voice-of-customer (VOC) and marketing requests
3. Participate in Design Reviews, DFMEA, SFMEA of controls, Risk Analysis, DVP&R.
4. Quickly design, build, and test prototypes to prove technical feasibility and robustness of designs
5. Develop, author, and analyze test request to verify and validate designs will meet performance and durability requirements
6. Assist in Advanced Engineering Technology development for future NPD projects.
7. Collaborate with global teams on creative problem solving to gain insights from subject matter experts
8. Assist in the creating of technical drawings for prototype parts.

What skills and competencies do you need?

• Full-time student enrolled in a college or university program for mechanical engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills to be applied to a variety of situations
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team

Skills that will make you stand out:

• Experience with 3D Cad modeling in Creo
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools
• Experience designing fluid power components
• Experience with designing or integrating connected systems (IoT)
• Electronics, mechanical, and hydraulic Engineering experience
• Battery powered product development
• Proven track record of innovative product development

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by auto to potentially remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee can work in front of a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

Primarily based in a temperature-controlled office setting, with occasional visits to various manufacturing facilities. Visits to these locations will require adherence to all applicable safety protocols.

EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer

Job Location

Milwaukee, WI

Position Type

Full-Time/Internship