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Engineering Internship- 2027 Summer

CompanySignicast
LocationHartford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist with process optimization, prototyping, and the introduction of new parts within the investment casting manufacturing environment. They will also manage specific engineering projects from design through production and present a capstone research project to executive leadership.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About the Role

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive workplace? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects and tasks, helping you develop valuable skills and expand your knowledge.

 

Positions are available in Brown Deer and Hartford, WI. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Running samples/Experiments to investigate problems
  • Working with Prototyping
  • Optimizing parameters for the Investment Casting process
  • Assist with the introduction and concurrent engineering of new parts
  • Collect process data and review customer returns
  • Capstone Research Project

 

Process Engineer (Materials Engineer)

Works with the process of parts, including mold setup, gate design, solidification modeling, standard practice development, heat treat parameters, providing good technical service to customers, and working with suppliers on quality. Optimizes processes and process materials (including wax, ceramic, Ferrous, Aluminum, and some nickel and cobalt alloys) to ensure high-quality castings.

 

Project Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Handles new product launches, managing projects from the design stage all the way through shipping. Including tooling, fixtures, gauging, production routings, schedules, dimensional approval, costs, profitability, and customer contact/correspondence. While working with customers on the part design, rapid prototyping, tooling (fixturing & gauging), dimensional approval, production routings, schedules, cost, profitability, and finishing processes.

 

Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial Engineer)

Supporting the engineering needs of the customers on all existing production products. Handles new part launches, ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company's quality standards and customer delivery needs. Manage projects from the design stage, all the way through shipping. Including tooling, fixtures, gauging, production routings, schedules, dimensional approval, costs, profitability, and customer contact.

 

Perks of Being a Signicast Intern:

  • Engineering Interns choose a Capstone Research Project to present to Executive Leadership at the end of the summer. This ties your classroom skills to real-life scenarios
  • A majority of Interns are offered to come back or full-time employment after graduation
  • Direct mentorship with an experienced engineer and networking with our entire engineering team

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical or Ceramics Engineering, Industrial Engineering
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • A proactive and adaptable attitude
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future


This position is seasonal and exempt from benefits. See below to learn more about the benefits of being a full-time Signicast employee. 

Benefits:  Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:
  • Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date 
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Wellness Program 
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term & Long Term disability 
  • Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays 
  • Quarterly Performance Bonus 
  • 401k Matching up to 5.5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
  • On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only) 
Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 
Key Skills
PrototypingInvestment CastingProcess OptimizationConcurrent EngineeringData CollectionSolidification ModelingMold SetupGate DesignTechnical ServiceProject ManagementToolingFixturingGaugingProduction RoutingProblem SolvingCommunication
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness ProgramLife InsuranceShort-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityPaid VacationsPaid HolidaysQuarterly Performance Bonus401k MatchingTuition ReimbursementOn-site Fitness CenterOn-site Chiropractor