Mechanical Engineering Intern — Hands-On (Part-Time/Summer)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position that supports mechanical staff, designs parts, and develops validation plans.

The role combines part-time work during the school year with full-time hours in the summer, providing exposure to real-world projects in electrical power systems and a path toward potential full-time employment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on project experience,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with one to two years of engineering coursework completed.
• Hands-on experience through engineering, academic or personal projects.
• Able to conduct defined testing procedures and follow structured mechanical development processes.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills; good team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to mechanical engineering staff as needed.
• Develop project statements, conceptualize solutions, and execute engineering plans.
• Perform tolerance, root cause, ROI, and structural analysis.
• Design plastic, machined and sheet metal parts.
• Brainstorm and create test and mechanical validation plans.
• Update SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Data entry of technical information into company databases.
• Follow structured mechanical development procedures.

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position that supports mechanical staff, designs parts, and develops validation plans.

The role combines part-time work during the school year with full-time hours in the summer, providing exposure to real-world projects in electrical power systems and a path toward potential full-time employment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on project experience,