
Mechanical Engineering Intern
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This Mechanical Engineering Co-op is a learning opportunity for someone pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. The co-op provides hands-on experience supporting engineering and assisting with prototype building and testing. It is scheduled to start in January 2027 and finish in late summer 2027, with some flexibility in the start and end dates.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description JOB OBJECTIVE: This position is meant as a learning opportunity for an individual who is in the process of obtaining a degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This person will be able to obtain hands on work experience by providing technical support to engineering as well as by assisting in the building and testing of prototype products. **This Co-op will start in January 2027 and finish in late summer 2027. There is some flexibility regarding start and end dates. CORE DUTIES: 1. Write and execute equipment testing documents for new mechanical systems. 2. Create and fabricate test fixtures. 3. Create engineering drawings under the supervision of hardware engineer. 4. Build prototypes, create bills of materials work with production on assembly instructions. 5. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others. 6. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work. 7. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At least 1 year of instruction towards a BS in Engineering. 2. Eager to contribute and learn. 3. Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills. 4. Driven individual with a track record of being a self-starter. 5. Ability to handle both multiple and changing priorities. 6. Some CAD (preferred AutoCad) training. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Previous work experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Ability to observe and inspect equipment and operations for proper operation and compliance to safety and housekeeping standards. 2. Ability to work in a production environment around automated equipment. 3. Ability to work in an office environment utilizing a computer workstation. 4. Ability to work in a lab environment with chemical, biological and packaging materials. 5. Ability to remain stationary for several hours at a time. 6. Ability to position oneself in low positions. 7. Ability to move objects up to 20 pounds. 8. Ability to transport items between buildings. At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment... For full info follow application link. Diversity is important at Promega. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/D183DC3D3EC34FAC Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,688 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–187K/yr809 salary ranges
- US median$25–32/hr273 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 59 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Wisconsin and 1,688 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Generac Power Systems4 open
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- Experience
- Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (946 postings).
- Education
- 779 of the 1,688 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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