Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-on Design Prototyping

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida offers a Mechanical Engineering Internship for Fall 2026, providing students a chance to work with the SOFWERX team on various projects. Interns will assist in mechanical design, fabrication, and testing, enhancing their resumes with valuable experience.

This position requires U.S. citizenship, enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. The salary is $18.50 per hour with opportunities for professional growth and a recommendation letter upon completion.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to DoD funding.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a local university.
• Junior or Senior level with GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Comfortable with general shop tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SOFWERX team in mechanical design.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Conduct technical research and market analysis.
• Document findings and recommendations.

Skills

General shop tools operation

3D printing

3D modeling with SolidWorks

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The University of South Florida offers a Mechanical Engineering Internship for Fall 2026, providing students a chance to work with the SOFWERX team on various projects. Interns will assist in mechanical design, fabrication, and testing, enhancing their resumes with valuable experience.

This position requires U.S. citizenship, enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. The salary is $18.50 per hour with opportunities for professional growth and a recommendation letter upon completion.