Mercury Marine: Mechanical Engineering Intern

NWU; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

NWU is offering a summer internship in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for Mechanical Engineering students. The role focuses on supporting engine system design, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration, with hands-on Creo CAD work.

The program emphasizes learning through real projects, data analysis, and supplier/customer interactions, with a structured feedback process and a 40-hour work week during May–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full summer internship from May to August 2027.
• Creative ability with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to enroll in a formalized co-op program through your university.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical design of various engine systems and components.
• Assist with validation test plans and testing.
• Interface with cross-functional teams within Mercury Marine.
• Utilize CAD software, specifically Creo.
• Gain experience in dimensional stack up, testing, data analysis, hardware management for testing, and failure investigations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Work within Product Design, Manufacturing, or Quality teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support the mechanical design of various engine systems and components.
• Assist with validation test plans and testing.
• Interface with cross-functional teams within Mercury Marine.
• Utilize CAD software, specifically Creo.
• Gain experience in dimensional stack up, testing, data analysis, hardware management for testing, and failure investigations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Work within Product Design, Manufacturing, or Quality teams.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full summer internship from May to August 2027.
• Creative ability with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to enroll in a formalized co-op program through your university.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $18.00 to $27.50 per hour, depending on factors such as year in school, credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.
• Relocation assistance available.

Training & Development

The Student Program provides hands‑on experience in a professional setting, working alongside experienced professionals. Interns will apply academic knowledge to real‑world tasks and receive feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment.

Working Conditions

• Supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning environment.
• Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks contributing to organizational goals.
• Expected to work a full 40-hour work week.