Mechanical Engineering Intern: CAD & Valve Prototyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Maryland is offering an internship within Engineering where you will support the Engineering and Sales teams by creating sizing and application guides, simulation tools, and visual materials. You’ll gain hands-on experience in CAD modeling, technical communication, and potentially programming, presenting outcomes to senior leadership.

You will design, prototype, and document valve components, collaborate across teams for manufacturability and safety, and develop tools for

Qualifications

• Current college student enrolled at a Maryland higher education institution with GPA 2.5 or above.
• Sophomore standing by start of internship; majoring or minoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

Multi-tasking

Technical communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sophomore standing in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Maryland is offering an internship within Engineering where you will support the Engineering and Sales teams by creating sizing and application guides, simulation tools, and visual materials. You’ll gain hands-on experience in CAD modeling, technical communication, and potentially programming, presenting outcomes to senior leadership.

You will design, prototype, and document valve components, collaborate across teams for manufacturability and safety, and develop tools for