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Mechanical Engineering Intern

CompanyExcelitas Technologies
LocationPleasanton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will participate in the development and analysis of products, materials, and processes. Key tasks include designing tooling, performing stress and thermal analysis, and maintaining engineering documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2988
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Excelitas is the leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor, aerospace and defense end markets. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Excelitas is an essential partner in the design, development and manufacture of photonic technologies, offering leading-edge innovation in sensing, detection, imaging, optics and specialty illumination for customers worldwide.
About the Role

ENABLE your future through light.

 

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

 

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

 

 

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern.  This 8‑week, on‑site internship offers hands‑on experience that will off ther the intern an opportunity to work directly with the mechanical engineering team to participate in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes or equipment.   

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

  • Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product
    development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying
    specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing
    processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment
    and processes.
  • Assist in development of Engineering standards
  • May assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches for
    new products/processes/test methods.
  • Designs, procures, and fabricates simple tooling and fixtures.
  • Designs and coordinates engineering tests and experiments.
  • Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to
    technical community.
  • Completes basic tasks on engineering documentation.
  • Identifies areas for improvement, suggests solutions, and submits idea records.
  • Perform stress, thermal and performance analysis on parts and
    sub-systems.
  • Interface with designers to develop documentation and manufacturing
    specifications for components.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering University/College program.
  • Hands-on experience is valued highly.
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks as well as basic detailing drawing concepts; GD&T concept is desirable.
  • Must be motivated and eager to learn industry concepts.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a team player and able to get along with individuals from other groups in the organization.

 

 

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!

Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

Key Skills
SolidWorksGD&TMechanical DesignStress AnalysisThermal AnalysisPerformance AnalysisTooling and Fixture DesignTechnical DocumentationTesting and ValidationCommunication Skills
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research