INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Engineering College Co-Op

CompanyIDEAL Industries, Inc.
LocationSterling
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves providing practical application of mechanical or industrial engineering principles within the Engineering department, focusing on design engineering, verification testing, and prototyping activities. Primary tasks include designing mechanical components for connectors and plastic assemblies, performing functional testing, and developing modified 2D and 3D drawings.
Internship Type
temporary full time
Salary Range
$17 - $22
Company Size
772
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC is a family of brands that have made their mark by developing the products and practical technology demanded by critical industries like data communications, aerospace, electrical, wire processing, construction and more. We’re best known for our wire connectors, which have become the go-to standard for electrical connections around the world, but our innovations also touch the sky -- where nearly every commercial jet flying today was made using IDEAL wire strippers. We’ve reached the moon, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions. From its beginnings over 100 years ago, the IDEAL success story is propelled by the core family values expressed by our founder, J. Walter Becker. Since 1916, we’ve been family-owned and singularly focused on forging ideal relationships with our customers, our employees, and our communities. Each generation of family ownership is expected to leave the company stronger for the next. Most important, the family stewardship of IDEAL ensures that our professional management team has the strategic alignment, resources, and patience to grow and strengthen the company for generations to come. We’re focused on the markets that exist today, but we’re also poised to serve the markets of tomorrow. IDEAL is a pioneer of easy-to-use innovations for a range of critical industries, striving to re-invent ourselves and the industries we serve wherever we can. It is our long-term thinking that allows us to anticipate and answer the needs of tomorrow’s tradespeople. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last century, but we’re even more ambitious about the next 100 years. That’s how you build an IDEAL company.
About the Role

SUMMARY OF POSITION

 

This position's purpose is to provide opportunities for the student to experience practical application of mechanical/industrial engineering to supplement classroom learning. The internship will be within the Engineering department of Anderson Power Products based in Sterling, MA. The role reports to and receives work from the Engineering Manager. The position requires interface with all individuals of the organization, outside vendors, customers, and company representatives.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design engineering
  • Verification testing
  • R&D / Prototyping
  • Design mechanical components for use in connectors and plastic assemblies
  • Perform functional testing to evaluate designs
  • Develop modified 3D & 2D drawings from existing designs
  • Finite element analysis and exposure to failure modes and effects analysis
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Pursuing a four year Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Solidworks proficient
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Problem solving skills
  • Mechanical & Electrical aptitude 

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Previous internship experience preferred
     
     
Key Skills
SolidworksMicrosoft OfficeDesign EngineeringVerification TestingR&DPrototypingMechanical Component DesignFunctional Testing3D Drawings2D DrawingsFinite Element AnalysisFailure Modes And Effects AnalysisProblem Solving
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research