Mechanical Equipment Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Merrick & Company invites a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate or graduate student for a paid Summer 2027 Internship in our Los Alamos, NM office. The role focuses on real project work, including machine design, 3D CREO modeling, and drawings, with exposure to client interfaces and NQA-1 quality requirements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an ABET‑accredited ME degree, will graduate after August 2027, and are US citizens.

Qualifications

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently in grad school.
• Must be pursuing Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detailed machine design and 3D modeling tasks using CREO.
• Create drawings and sizing for mechanical components and piping systems.
• Support HVAC/facilities design and construction activities.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines and communicate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

CREO (Pro/Engineer)

SolidWorks

Revit

CADWorx

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company seeks a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate or graduate student for a paid Summer 2027 Internship in our Los Alamos, New Mexico office.

Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands‑on experience for students. Designed as a shorter‑term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day‑to‑day life at an employee‑owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid‑May through mid‑August 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of mechanical engineering. The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of mechanical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of mechanical engineering items potentially including: detailed machine design, 3D modeling in CREO (Pro/Engineer), creation of drawings in CREO (Pro/Engineer), sizing of mechanical commercial components, stress analysis of components, piping systems, HVAC/facilities design, construction support, and exposure to NQA-1 quality requirements.

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CREO (Pro/Engineer) strongly preferred.
• SolidWorks, Revit, CADworx or other 3D modeling packages.
• Previous internships in Mechanical Engineering.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.