Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern — Hands-on Projects

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and professional dev

Competitive pay

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan invites students to join a 2027 Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering across site locations in Arizona and other North American sites. The program is designed for full-time students and recent graduates, offering paid, temporary full-time roles typically from May through August.

Interns will perform field data collection, data analysis, and assist with engineering projects, cost estimates, and documentation, with visa sponsorship options possible for select cases.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months of internship start date.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work, data collection, and analysis under supervision.
• Assist with data assembly, problem-solving, and engineering fundamentals.
• Support layout and design of small to medium engineering projects.
• Assist with specification development and equipment/material evaluation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and potentially join a survey or GPS mapping crew.
• Coordinate mechanical projects including scope, cost estimates, and information packages.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's or higher)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan invites students to join a 2027 Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering across site locations in Arizona and other North American sites. The program is designed for full-time students and recent graduates, offering paid, temporary full-time roles typically from May through August.

Interns will perform field data collection, data analysis, and assist with engineering projects, cost estimates, and documentation, with visa sponsorship options possible for select cases.