Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Description

Why Join APT

At APT, we are a systems integrator for the food and dairy industry, specializing in engineering, automation, fabrication, and installation. We provide comprehensive solutions that cover every aspect of project engineering to meet the unique needs of our customers. As an intern, you won’t just be shadowing — you’ll be solving real problems, learning directly from experienced engineers, and seeing your work come to life on customer projects. Many of our interns return as full-time engineers after graduation, making this the perfect way to launch your career.

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer Intern works alongside Mechanical Engineers and Designers to gain hands-on experience to the technical specification, design, and documentation of stainless-steel food and dairy equipment and systems for both new and retrofit projects. This role provides practical engineering experience in a collaborative, custom project-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

· Creating Bills of Material (BOMs), customer drawings, and manufacturing drawings 

· Building and updating 3D CAD models to support new designs and product improvements 

· Assisting with fabrication and design drawings for equipment such as tanks and material handling systems 

· Updating redline drawings to reflect design changes 

· Evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment to improve safety, reliability, and cost 

· Optimizing designs for manufacturability and efficiency 

· Researching and solving technical challenges independently or with engineering teams 

· Collaborating with cross-functional groups including electrical engineers, control system programmers, manufacturing teams, and customers 

· Growing expertise in specific technical areas and supporting others on the team 

· Pitching in with additional engineering tasks as needed

Requirements

 Required

· Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 

· Strong mechanical aptitude and a natural interest in how things work 

· Proven problem-solving ability, curiosity, and willingness to learn 

· Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills 

· Ability to handle multiple projects and stay organized 

· Clear and professional communication skills 

· Comfortable working with team members, customers, and external partners 

· Ability to travel up to 5% 

· Willingness to relocate if needed 

Preferred

· Previous manufacturing co-op or intern experience

· Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher

· Experience using SolidWorks program software

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $21.00 - $28.00 / hr

This pay is based on relevant skills, education level, and prior experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you're early in your career journey.