Mechanical Engineer Intern

Description

WEG is seeking engineering interns to support a variety of engineering and operations functions for Summer 2026. The Engineering Intern will participate as a valuable member of the engineering team at WEG by working directly with their assigned department (mechanical, electrical, and/or industrial engineering) in all activities related to the design and develop electric motors which may include manufacturing methods, taking in consideration customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities. Depending on the assignment, the engineering intern will work with the WEG team to perform a variety of tasks related to the design, development, and manufacture of electric motors as well as engineering and operations systems and processes. This position will provide the opportunity to learn the real-world application of many software tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, DraftSight, Ansys and Microsoft Office. 

Main Responsibilities

· Participate as a multidisciplinary engineering team member

· Learn existing engineering or manufacturing systems

· May Assist with redesign of existing engineering or manufacturing systems and processes

· May Assist with design of new product information systems

· Attend and participate in team meetings as required

· Work with many types of product information.

· Data Analysis using Minitab and/or Excel.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent degree, ideally as a Junior or Senior. 

• Keen attention to detail.

• Analytical mindset with excellent critical thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).

• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools beneficial.