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Engineering Services Intern

Dorman Products

Colmar, PAFull-time$21/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21/hr
Location
Colmar, PA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Dorman Products is seeking Engineering Services Interns for a 10-week Summer 2027 internship supporting its Mechanical Engineering Service Team in mechanical design, prototyping, and metrology. Interns will prepare and evaluate sample parts, conduct dimensional testing, and support product teams with CAD models and prototypes. The internship includes learning opportunities in 3D scanning, modeling, and printing, and concludes with a project presentation to leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle Systems3D CADCAM3D PrintingMachiningMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering or Related

Full job description

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025. Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman. Job Summary Dorman is seeking several Engineering Interns to join our team for Summer 2027. In this internship, for 10 weeks, you will play an active role on the Mechanical Engineering Service Team, a support group to the Product Engineering organization, specifically within mechanical design, prototyping, and metrology teams. Performance will be monitored to assure learning and development is happening and you will be expected to present project details to our leadership team at the conclusion of the internship. If you are a self-starter with a knack for problem solving, apply today! Primary Duties 1. Utilize lab best practices to prepare sample parts for evaluation. 2. Perform internal product dimensional testing in the laboratory and create documentation. 3. Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams. 4. Coordinate with product teams to create CAD models, prototype parts, drawings, and documentation based on data acquired individually or with support. 5. Interpret 3D models and 2D drawings to create/assemble prototypes. 6. Maintain Lean/5S environment. 7. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 1. Familiarity with vehicle systems, including body and electronics, is preferred. 2. Experience with 3D CAD and/or CAM preferred. 3. Knowledge of 3D printing and/or machining is a plus. 4. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 5. Demonstrated communication ability. Education / Experience 1. Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering-related discipline preferred, but not required What the Intern Will Learn During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to: 1. Learn how to scan, model, and print a mechanical part. 2. Understand the nuances of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing. 3. Gain opportunities to improve the tools and processes the team uses every day. The US base rate for this full-time position is $21/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate. www.DormanProducts.com Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Summer Internship, Entry Level Engineer, Intern, Engineer, Engineering, Entry Level Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, vete an status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,982 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$23–29/hr57 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr968 hourly ranges

This rate, $21/hr, is 23% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 132 open Engineering Intern jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,982 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (32 postings).
Education
710 of the 1,982 open Engineering Intern jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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