Mechanical Engineer Intern
Emerson
Position Summary
If you are a mechanical engineering student looking for an internship opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! As the Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will support mechanical design, prototyping, and testing activities while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, PCB designers, reliability engineers, and certification teams to contribute to real product development work.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Supporting the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and mechanical documentation for various project requirements.
- Assisting in post-processing 3D‑printed parts, including cleaning, support removal, and basic finishing tasks.
- Participating in prototype building, mechanical assembly, and basic fabrication activities.
- Preparing, operating, and maintaining 3D‑printing equipment for prototype builds.
- Working with cross‑functional engineering teams to align mechanical and electrical design requirements.
- Contributing to engineering test activities, including setup, execution, and results documentation.
- Labeling, sorting, and tracking prototype and hard-tooled samples used for engineering evaluations.
Who You Are:
You learn quickly when facing new challenges and actively seek opportunities to expand your technical abilities. You generate useful ideas that enhance the quality of work and contribute to smarter solutions. You take on tasks with energy and drive, moving work forward even when obstacles arise. You pursue personal growth by seeking feedback and applying lessons from experience. You collaborate well with others and build productive working relationships that help the team succeed.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 480 hours; both required and voluntary interns are welcome.
- Understanding of mechanical drawings, CAD design, and basic engineering principles.
- Analytical mindset and flexibility when managing assigned tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart
- Familiarity with 3D printing workflows or additive manufacturing.
- Experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar software.
- Interest in prototype development, testing, or product engineering.
- Willingness to learn new tools and contribute to multidisciplinary engineering work.
Our Culture and Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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If you are a mechanical engineering student looking for an internship opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! As the Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will support mechanical design, prototyping, and testing activities while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, PCB designers, and reliability engineers to contribute to real product development work.