Engineering Intern (Wisconsin)

Position Summary

The Engineering Intern (Mechanical / CAD) supports the Engineering team with mechanical design and drafting activities across various stages of the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for a junior or senior engineering student seeking hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment. The intern will assist with creating and updating design documentation primarily using SolidWorks, while gaining exposure to real-world engineering standards, processes, and collaboration with project engineers and cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff in preparing mechanical design drawings, layouts, and detailed models based on concepts, markups, and direction provided.
• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Support the development of design documentation such as part drawings, assemblies, and basic design layouts.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs) and related documentation.
• Update and manage engineering documentation for existing equipment or systems.
• Help develop equipment and material takeoffs from drawings or sketches.
• Support the engineering team with requests for quotes (RFQs), including organizing drawings and documentation.
• Mark up existing drawings or PDF documents as directed.
• Assist with day-to-day engineering tasks, including research of project requirements, specifications, and vendor information.
• Work under close supervision while progressively taking on more independent tasks as skills develop.
• Perform other duties as assigned by engineering leadership.

Education, Skills, and Experience

Required:

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering degree program.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks (coursework or project experience acceptable).
• Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to follow instructions, manage priorities, and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience related to mechanical design or CAD.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes or industrial equipment.
• Experience with additional CAD or engineering tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided that no undue hardship is imposed.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.