What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position at CenCore LLC?
Description
CenCore is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support mechanical design, component research, manufacturing coordination, and light project support for the Engineering team. This part-time internship is ideal for a current student in the process of completing their education who has CAD coursework or experience, takes initiative, and can contribute with limited day-to-day oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Skills / Competencies
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This is a part-time, hourly internship expected to work approximately 16-20 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible; however, approximately three-fourths of scheduled hours should occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Work may involve a combination of office, engineering, design, and manufacturing-support environments. The role may require prolonged periods working at a computer, reviewing technical information, and occasionally interacting with parts, components, or mechanical assemblies.
CenCore is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support mechanical design, component research, manufacturing coordination, and light project support for the Engineering team. This part-time internship is ideal for a current student in the process of completing their education who has CAD coursework or experience, takes initiative, and can contribute with limited day-to-day oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the design of mechanical parts, assemblies, and subsystems.
- Research components, materials, processes, and relevant physics principles to support design decisions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve designs for manufacturability.
- Support smaller portions of larger engineering projects through task tracking, coordination, and light project management.
- Apply CAD tools to create, review, or modify design concepts and technical documentation.
- Take initiative to identify questions, propose solutions, and move assigned work forward with minimal direction.
- Perform other related engineering support duties based on project needs and the intern's skill set.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Current student pursuing education in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; year in school and specific degree type are flexible.
- CAD coursework or practical CAD experience.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks with limited oversight.
- Ability to work 16-20 hours per week, with approximately three-fourths of working hours scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Onshape.
- Hands-on mechanical experience, such as prototyping, fabrication, repair, assembly, machining, or similar practical work.
- Interest in mechanical design, manufacturing, product development, or applied engineering.
Skills / Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude and curiosity.
- CAD and technical design fundamentals.
- Research and problem-solving skills.
- Initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
- Ability to communicate clearly with engineering and manufacturing team members.
- Ability to manage small assignments and shifting priorities in a project-based environment.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This is a part-time, hourly internship expected to work approximately 16-20 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible; however, approximately three-fourths of scheduled hours should occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Work may involve a combination of office, engineering, design, and manufacturing-support environments. The role may require prolonged periods working at a computer, reviewing technical information, and occasionally interacting with parts, components, or mechanical assemblies.