Mechanical Engineering Intern — Advanced Projects

Crystal Group; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Group in Iowa is seeking an Intern, Mechanical Engineer to assist with design, development and testing of mechanical components for rugged electronics.

You will gain hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor) and support senior engineers in projects from concept to production.

This full-time, on-site internship runs weekdays, with opportunities to learn packaging for harsh environments and contribute to hardware integration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, verification of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Assist with sheet-metal and machined-metal parts design for rugged environments.
• Contribute to packaging and integration of mechanical and electrical components.
• Provide input to ensure producibility and adherence to specifications.
• Support pilot line builds and testing of new products and systems.
• Mentor junior designers and participate in technical reviews as needed.

Skills

3D design

Finite element analysis

Computational fluid dynamics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Crystal Group in Iowa is seeking an Intern, Mechanical Engineer to assist with design, development and testing of mechanical components for rugged electronics.

You will gain hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor) and support senior engineers in projects from concept to production.

This full-time, on-site internship runs weekdays, with opportunities to learn packaging for harsh environments and contribute to hardware integration.