Manufacturing or Design Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Manufacturing or Design Engineering Intern/Co-Op 

Hourly Rate: $25 

Available Terms

Design Engineering: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027

Manufacturing Engineering: Spring 2027 

Are you earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering and looking to apply your skills to real-world products? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Our Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering teams are involved in all phases of product development—including design, prototyping in our R&D lab, qualification testing, manufacturing process optimization, and customer support. Interns gain hands-on experience in a full-scale engineering environment at our facility on West Taft Road in Liverpool, NY.

Each intern works under the guidance of an experienced Mechanical Engineer and contributes to projects involving CNC lathes and mills, assembly and test operations, CAD design, process improvement, and data analysis. 

Important Note: Start and end dates, as well as weekly schedules, are coordinated to align with academic schedules and co-op/internship requirements. Scheduling is flexible and will be determined by you and your assigned supervisor. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Modify and create 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for new and existing designs.
• Analyze and model product designs to ensure performance and durability using FEA and CFD tools.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure design manufacturability and accuracy.
• Analyze raw test data and write detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Research specifications and evaluate design proposals through calculations and simulations.
• Assist in the design of assembly and test tooling, fixtures, and holders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to develop standardized work instructions and methods.
• Develop and track productivity and efficiency metrics for the production floor.
• Support production optimization initiatives, including line balancing and time/motion studies.
• Implement 5S, TPM, and visual management programs to improve production floor operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• Completion of one to two years of a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and achieve results, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to set goals and meet commitments.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Desirable prior experience (but not required): manufacturing or engineering environment; Autodesk Inventor; ANSYS.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require frequent walking primarily on a level surface. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.  May include lifting up to 10 pounds.  May include frequent pulling, pushing, and grasping.  
• The primary environment of this position is the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and proper footwear.

Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabled and veterans