Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern | CAD & Prototyping

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Internship program

Mentorship

Job summary

DwyerOmega in Michigan City, IN, is seeking a motivated engineering student for a summer internship (May–Aug 2027). You will gain hands-on experience in product design, testing, validation, and continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, perform development testing in a lab, and document changes. You’ll learn SolidWorks PDM, contribute to cost-out initiatives, and build prototypes with 3D printing.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program (2- or 4-year) in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of 2D/3D CAD and SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models, drawings for CNC machinists, and design change orders.
• Conduct development testing of pressure and load products in a lab.
• Create product documentation change orders for BOM updates.
• Learn and use SolidWorks PDM to manage engineering documentation.
• Participate in cost-out initiatives and root-cause analysis.
• Use 3D printing to build prototypes and test fixtures.
• Prepare project status reports and test data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

CAD basics

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Mechanical Engineering major (in progress)

Enrollment in 2- or 4-year program (Mechanical or related field)

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

3D printing

Job description

DwyerOmega in Michigan City, IN, is seeking a motivated engineering student for a summer internship (May–Aug 2027). You will gain hands-on experience in product design, testing, validation, and continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, perform development testing in a lab, and document changes. You’ll learn SolidWorks PDM, contribute to cost-out initiatives, and build prototypes with 3D printing.