Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op — CAD & Design

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Holland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, in Holland, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-Op for May–August 2027. You will support mechanical engineers across design, build, and deployment of automated equipment.

The role offers hands-on experience with detailing drawings, updating CAD models, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to contribute to the design and fabrication of custom automation equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.
• Experience reviewing and understanding drawings.

Responsibilities

• Detail drawing packages for Mechanical Engineers.
• Solve practical problems with no standard solution.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Update CAD models based on redline drawings once machines have been built.
• Complete layout of machine through detail of all components.
• Check peer drawing packages.
• Develop conceptual designs for customers or sales and quoting.
• Work with vendors for proper sizing and quotation of purchased items needed for design.
• Complete all stock sizes for mechanical bill of material.
• Create dxf files for burnouts and internal/external machining.

Skills

Detail drawing understanding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in engineering degree program

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, in Holland, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-Op for May–August 2027. You will support mechanical engineers across design, build, and deployment of automated equipment.

The role offers hands-on experience with detailing drawings, updating CAD models, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to contribute to the design and fabrication of custom automation equipment.