Design Engineering Intern

Job ID

45574

Date

13 March 2026

Job Family

• Development
  
  

Type of contract

• Intern
  
  

, From 0 to 6 months

Why work for Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

General Accountability

The engineering student will be given assignments working with other engineers and designers updating current products or developing new products. Depending upon previous work experience, education, and talents, intern engineers will experience many of the following activities during their employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Trained in using our CAD System (Siemens NX) to develop parametric 3D Solid Model designs and drawings from which prototype parts can be made.
• Take part in design team discussions and meetings that are used to determine the direction the project will go to fulfill the Design Specification submitted by Product Planning.
• Perform calculations and analyses of designs they are considering assuring that performance will be acceptable.
• Direct and offer recommendations on procedures to follow assembling prototype units.
• Make recommendations for tests to be performed to prove out designs.
• Take part in cost reviews and design reviews of products being considered for production.
• Create assembly drawings that will be used by production people to assemble products and technical publication personnel to create parts manuals.
• Provide technical information to the technical writers who compose the operator’s manual.
• Take part in the release of the Bill of Material and other documentation that are used by other disciplines to order, fabricate, and assemble products.
• Can be called upon to instruct, or answer questions of production personnel making products.
• Follow up engineering support of products in the field.
  
  

Experience

• Experience or interest in hydraulic systems, engine environment and/or the structural design of mobile machinery preferred.
• 3D solid modeling
  
  

Expertise

• Experience with hydraulic systems, electrical systems, engine environment and/or the structural design of mobile machinery preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Education

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Aerospace, Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering. Students that have completed their sophomore year or beyond are preferred.
  
  

Internal & External Connections

• Design Engineering
• Test Engineering
• Prototype Fabrication/Assembly
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Supplier interaction
  
  

Pay Range

• Base pay will be $21/hour
  
  

Localization And Travel Expected

• This position is located in West Bend WI
• Occasional travel for local field-testing.
  
  

Our Rewards & Recognition

In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To learn more about Manitou Group, click here

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Location(s)

• United States - West Bend
  
  

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