Mechanical Engineering Intern: CAD & Lean Projects (Summer 2027)

Charter Automotive; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

Charter Steel invites motivated students to join our Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Internship in Saukville, Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools and support real-world maintenance and engineering projects within a collaborative team.

You will work full-time during the summer, partnering with the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer on project design, equipment upgrades, and plant layout improvements.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support machine design and equipment upgrades, including part design and plant layout improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on operations, safety, and efficiency.
• Incorporate safety and environmental considerations into equipment and process designs.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to support projects from design through implementation.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

GPA 2.75 or higher

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Lean manufacturing tools

Continuous Improvement tools

Job description

Charter Steel invites motivated students to join our Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Internship in Saukville, Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools and support real-world maintenance and engineering projects within a collaborative team.

You will work full-time during the summer, partnering with the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer on project design, equipment upgrades, and plant layout improvements.