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Engineering Intern, Mechanical

CompanyUniversal Dynamics Inc
LocationFredericksburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Engineering Department by creating and modifying mechanical drawings, panel layouts, and component designs in 2D and 3D environments. Responsibilities also include collaborating with manufacturing and R&D to update parts and bills of materials within the MRP system (SAP).
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$17 - $24
Company Size
67
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Piovan UnaDyn is a leading U.S. manufacturer of complete automation systems for the plastics industry with specific solutions for both post-consumer plastic recycling and production with recycled plastics. The product range includes technologies for: deodorization, feeding and conveying, crystallization, drying and dehumidification, oil condensation, dosing and blending, granulation and size reduction, storage, in-line moisture measurement, acetaldehyde and benzene detection, heat exchange, temperature control, and process supervision and control. Founded in 1957, Universal Dynamics, Inc. has been a PiovanGroup company since 2008. PiovanGroup is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of systems that automate the storage, transport and processing of polymers, plastic powders and food ingredients.
About the Role

This position supports the Engineering Department by assisting with the creation and modification of mechanical drawings, panel layouts, and component designs in both 3D and 2D environments. The intern will also collaborate with the manufacturing and R&D teams to update parts and components, both physically and within the MRP system (SAP).

Roles/Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in the creation of schematics, panel layouts, component parts, and bills of materials, following engineering sketches.
  • Work with senior engineers to identify production workflow inefficiencies and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency.
  • Provide technical support to troubleshoot fabrication issues on the manufacturing shop floor.
  • Contribute to revising designs to correct operational deficiencies and reduce fabrication errors in component parts.
  • Update bills of materials and related part information in SAP to reflect design revisions.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating Quality Assurance checklists


Qualifications: 

  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • A Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred, though students pursuing an Applied Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting and Design, or Systems Engineering will also be considered.
  • Experience with SolidWorks (preferred), AutoCAD, or DraftSight is desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
Key Skills
Mechanical DrawingsPanel LayoutsComponent Design3D Modeling2D ModelingMRP SystemSAPSchematicsBills of MaterialsWorkflow InefficienciesTroubleshoot Fabrication IssuesDesign RevisionsQuality Assurance ChecklistsSolidWorksAutoCADDraftSight
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingSoftware