Pre-Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Geoprobe; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Geoprobe Systems® offers a Pre-Engineering Internship for rising sophomores or juniors in Mechanical Engineering. Begin in the Kansas service department, learn our machinery, and work on real customer problems with a dedicated team.

Interns will gain hands-on experience diagnosing issues, reading schematics, and assisting in maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and potentially advance within Geoprobe’s engineering program.

Qualifications

• Rising sophomores or juniors majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in practical problem solving and hands-on learning.
• Willingness to engage with heavy machinery and shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of drilling equipment under guidance.
• Participate in diagnosing issues and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Learn to read and interpret schematic drawings and manuals.
• Support assembly and disassembly of components and systems.
• Exposure to machine and fabrication shops.
• Contribute to a broad learning experience across projects.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Creativity

Collaborative Spirit

Strong Initiative

Internal Motivation

Detail-Oriented

Heavy Machinery

Willingness to Learn

Education

Sophomore or Junior status

Job description

Are you a mechanical engineering major looking to gain practical, real-world experience? The Geoprobe Systems® Pre‑Engineering Internship program offers a hands‑on opportunity for rising sophomores or juniors to work with innovative drilling and tooling machines. You will start your journey in the Kansas service department, where you'll get to know our machinery and engage in problem‑solving activities alongside a dedicated team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn about mechanical and electrical systems while contributing to meaningful projects that support real customers.

This internship is a steppingstone for a future career as a mechanical engineer, providing practical experience that complements academic learning. Interns who demonstrate growth and commitment will be considered for future internship opportunities in our engineering program.

Hear from our interns

What You'll Do

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of technical drilling equipment under the guidance of experienced staff
• Participate in diagnosing issues and troubleshooting problems on equipment
• Learn to read and interpret schematic engineering drawings and manuals
• Support the assembly and disassembly of components and systems
• Exposure to machine and fabrication shops
• Embrace a variety of tasks and projects, offering you a broad learning experience

What You'll Gain

• Collaborative Experience: Work closely in the service team to understand our machinery and address real-world challenges. You will enhance your problem‑solving skills and gain insights from experienced colleagues.
• Mechanical Skills: Deepen your understanding of machinery and improve your mechanical skills by working directly with our equipment.
• Time Management: Develop your ability to manage time and projects effectively, ensuring you meet deadlines and coordinate efficiently with team members, which could include different departments.
• Perspective: Learn what engineers can do better for shops, machinists, and customers in their communication and schematic drawings
• Real‑World Knowledge: Learn about customer needs and how to effectively address them through practical, hands‑on tasks. Learn to be an asset to the customer by addressing problems on their machines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Mechanical Engineering Majors
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Creativity
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who excels in a collaborative environment and values working closely with others.
• Strong initiative
• Internal motivation
• Willingness to fail – willingness to try something new
• Detail‑Oriented
• Strength and coordination to work on heavy machinery

• Freshmen or Sophomore
• Mechanical Engineering major

Geoprobe Systems® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.