Mechanical Engineering Intern: Prototyping, Testing & CAD

Promega Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI, offers a learning-focused co-op beginning in June 2027 through December 2027. The role provides hands-on support to engineering, assisting in building and testing prototype products and drafting engineering drawings under supervision.

Your growth will come from writing test documentation, fabricating fixtures, and coordinating with production on assembly instructions while adhering to safety and Promega’s ESI principles.

Qualifications

• 1+ year toward a BS in Engineering
• Eager to contribute and learn
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills
• Driven, self-starter mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Some CAD training, AutoCAD preferred
• Proficient with digital tools, MS Office, and adaptable to AI tools

Responsibilities

• Write and execute equipment testing documents for new mechanical systems.
• Create and fabricate test fixtures.
• Create engineering drawings under the supervision of hardware engineer.
• Build prototypes, create bills of materials, and work with production on assembly instructions.
• Demonstrates inclusion and maintains a safe workspace, with kindness and respect.
• Incorporate Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence principles in daily work.
• Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Organization

Communication

Self-starter

Prioritization

CAD training

Microsoft Office

AI awareness

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI, offers a learning-focused co-op beginning in June 2027 through December 2027. The role provides hands-on support to engineering, assisting in building and testing prototype products and drafting engineering drawings under supervision.

Your growth will come from writing test documentation, fabricating fixtures, and coordinating with production on assembly instructions while adhering to safety and Promega’s ESI principles.