Mechanical Engineering Intern, Cooper Lighting Solutions - February to May 2027

lighting; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Signify offers an on-site mechanical engineering internship in Peachtree City, GA, focusing on CAD modeling, design analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, engineering, and sourcing teams.

As a student, you will develop mechanical design skills, learn engineering best practices, and contribute to prototypes while working up to 40 hours per week in a supportive environment. The role may transition to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical design approaches and capabilities; proficient in CAD.
• Have basic knowledge of materials and their structural and thermal properties.
• Excellent communication, organizational and people skills; ability to work across functional groups.
• Ability to articulate and promote Engineering best-practices.
• Able to work on site in Peachtree City, GA for 40 hours a week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with marketing and lead engineers to ensure project specifications are clear and VoC-aligned.
• Ensure design progression via CAD modeling reviews, thermal and mechanical analysis, and testing plans.
• Meet project tooling budget and product cost requirements.
• Coordinate with sourcing team to identify vendors, obtain quotations, and meet quality standards.
• Prototype and build Proof-of-Concepts.

Skills

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

• Coordinate with marketing and lead engineers to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, achievable, and consistent with voice of the customer (VoC)
• Ensure design progression via CAD modeling reviews, thermal and mechanical analysis, drawing and model retention, testing plan creation, test review, and coordinate with internal and third-party compliance
• Meet project tooling budget and product cost requirements
• Coordinate with sourcing team to ensure vendors are identified, quotations are obtained, and quality standards/form deliverables are met
• Prototype and build Proof-of-Concepts

More about you

• Currently in pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrate basic mechanical design approaches and capabilities; proficient in CAD
• Have basic knowledge of various materials and their structural and thermal properties
• Excellent communication, organizational and people skills and the ability to work across functional groups
• Ability to articulate and promote Engineering best-practices
• Able to work on site in our Peachtree City, Ga facility for 40 hours a week
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.

This internship could lead to an at will full-time role.

Pay Rate: $23.00 to $31.00 per hour (based on year of study)

Benefits Overview: Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that includes Medical and a Health Savings Account.

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.