Thermal Systems Engineer- Summer Intern

MAHLE; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MAHLE in Lockport, NY seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer intern to support the Compressor Product Engineering Group in launching HVAC compressor designs for global vehicle applications.

The role requires hands-on participation in product development from design and prototyping to testing and data analysis, with exposure to CAD, electronics, and software tools. Internship with potential for growth and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or higher
• CAD, MS-Project, MATLAB/Simulink, Electronics & Software knowledge
• Communicating within Small Teams; Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Bench & Vehicle Testing of Advanced HVAC Technologies
• TMM-R Testing & Analysis
• R-290 Systems Development
• Design Validation Support of multiple technologies
• Prototype Component Build Coordination

Skills

CAD

MS-Project

MATLAB/Simulink

Team communication

Education

Sophomore or higher

Tools

Electronics

Software knowledge

Job description

Together, we move the world-we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team!

Your Contribution

Entry level Mechanical Engineer to support our Compressor Product Engineering Group in the launch of automotive air conditioning compressor designs for global customer vehicle applications. This position requires a hands-on individual who will be expected to participate in all aspects of the product development process including product design, component selection, prototype builds, prototype testing, and test data analysis.

This role is responsible to:

• Bench & Vehicle Testing of Advanced HVAC Technologies
• TMM-R Testing & Analysis
• R-290 Systems Development
• Design Validation Support of multiple technologies
• Prototype Component Build Coordination

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Role open to Sophomore or higher
• CAD, MS-Project, MATLAB/Simulink, Electronics & Software knowledge
• Communicating within Small Teams; Problem Solving.

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of USA which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Internship

Part- / Full-time: Part Time

Functional area: Research & Development

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location:

Lockport, NY, US, 14094

Company: MAHLE Filter Syst.(US)

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.