Engineering Intern - DMAS R&D

Title: Engineering Intern – DMG MORI Additive Solutions Research and Development

Reports to: Head of Research and Development  

Location: 1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 

Start Date: Summer 2026

Wage/Time: $28.00 hourly – Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

DMG MORI’s Research and Development Engineering Internship provides a unique experience for those passionate about additive manufacturing. Working directly with our Additive Solutions group, the focus will be on designing, prototyping, building, and testing a variety of solutions for challenges seen in the advanced manufacturing space. You can expect to work with state-of-the-art equipment and mentorship with experienced engineers. You will work on all aspects of producing the next generation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Research, design, development, and testing of equipment for AM (additive manufacturing).
• Conduct time estimates forcomponents to understandthe impactof product innovations.
• Calculation ofoptimalmachine parametersfor part processing.
• Understandingstatistical process control and machine reliability analysis.
• Inspection of finished parts for quality and accuracy.
• Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Frequent communicationwithinternal technical staff. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be aU.S. Citizen
• Seeking a degree froman accrediteduniversity in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experienceprogramming.
• Computer operation skills including Office, CAD, CAM, and preferably FEA and other simulation and analysis tools. 
• Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, reading drawings, and machine setup.
• Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
• Proven flexibility with shifting prioritiesand experience communicating professionally.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel,Word,and PowerPoint.
• Proven organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities.

Work Environment:

Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.  General office environment experienced at DMG MORI office. 

Physical Demands: 

Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.

Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at a desk, utilizing computers and phones.

Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.