Mechanical Engineering Intern — CAD & Prototype Development

IDEX Corporation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Maryland is offering an internship within the Engineering unit focused on supporting design, documentation, and tooling for valve products. You will work on CAD models, sketches, and simulation aids while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams to produce technical resources.

The role provides hands-on experience with CAD modeling, SolidWorks, data collection, and tooling development, plus exposure to cross-functional project execution and leadership

Qualifications

• Current college student, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, who is enrolled and in good standing at a Maryland higher education institution.
• Sophomore standing by start of internship at minimum, majoring or minoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Solidworks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a mechanical demonstration structure for valve performance comparison.
• Develop and specify a flow loop for internal valve testing.
• Create CAD models and engineering drawings for prototype components.
• Select appropriate materials and components for mechanical builds.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability and safety of designs.
• Assemble and test prototypes; document performance results.
• Support trade show and customer engagement efforts through technical demonstration.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering documentation.
• Assist in root cause analysis and validation testing as needed.
• Create sizing and application guides for valve products.
• Generate or outsource application tools to simulate valve performance.
• Develop charts and drawings for internal tools and sales literature.
• Support the Engineering and Sales teams with technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accuracy and usability of materials.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create CAD models and visual assets.
• Assist in programming or tool development for simulation and analysis.
• Lead collection of physical data including product weight.
• Collaborate with external designers to support creation of sales literature.
• Present project findings and deliverables to leadership.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

Programming (basic)

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Maryland is offering an internship within the Engineering unit focused on supporting design, documentation, and tooling for valve products. You will work on CAD models, sketches, and simulation aids while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams to produce technical resources.

The role provides hands-on experience with CAD modeling, SolidWorks, data collection, and tooling development, plus exposure to cross-functional project execution and leadership