Mechanical Engineering Internship

Southern Arkansas University; United States; On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is offering a Mechanical Engineering In-Semester Intern position. This hands-on role allows students to work directly on a consumer hardware product transitioning to production. Interns will support the engineering and manufacturing process through CAD tasks, documentation preparation, and coordination with engineers. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant program and available for approximately 20 hours per week. This internship provides valuable insights into how products move from design to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates who are comfortable with CAD tools and detail-oriented.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program.
• Open to junior, senior, or recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Perform CAD cleanup and part organization.
• Prepare files and documentation for manufacturers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Clear communication

CAD tools

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineering In-Semester Intern (Product & Manufacturing)

Commitment: ~20 hours/week

Compensation: $20/hour

Duration: 3–6 months (with potential extension)

About the Role

We are building a safety-critical consumer hardware product that is moving from late-stage design into manufacturing. This internship is a hands‑on engineering role focused on execution, documentation, and support work across CAD, manufacturing prep, and testing. You will work directly on a real product that is being prepared for production with overseas manufacturers.

What You’ll Work On

You will support the engineering and manufacturing process by helping with:

• CAD cleanup and part organization (SolidWorks or similar)
• Updating drawings and basic tolerancing
• Preparing files and documentation for manufacturers
• Supporting DFM feedback tracking and change logs
• Organizing BOMs and revision history
• Assisting with test setup, data collection, and documentation
• Coordinating with engineers on simulations or analysis
• General engineering “glue work” required to move a product toward production

You will gain exposure to:

• Manufacturing workflows
• Tooling and DFM considerations
• Safety-oriented design thinking

Who This Role Is For

This role is a good fit if you are:

• A junior, senior or recent graduated undergraduate or Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Interested in consumer hardware, manufacturing, and physical products
• Comfortable working with CAD tools
• Detail‑oriented and organized
• Able to work independently on well‑scoped tasks
• Interested in learning how real products go from design to production
• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering (or related) program
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred, but not required)
• Availability for ~20 hours/week
• Clear communication and willingness to ask questions

Nice-to-Have (Not Required)

• Prior internship or project experience with physical products
• Exposure to manufacturing, machining, or injection molding
• Experience with drawings, GD&T, or basic tolerancing

Why This Is a Good Internship

• You will work on a real product headed to production
• You will see how engineering decisions interact with manufacturing reality
• You will build practical skills that are hard to learn in school
• You will leave with concrete experience you can speak to in interviews

How to Apply

Please send:

• A short resume
• Any relevant projects or hands‑on experience
• Your availability and school status

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.