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Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jan 2025

💰 $56,000/yr($52,000/yr – $56,000/yr)

About the role

Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). About the Internship nLIGHT is currently recruiting for an Engineering student to intern with us for the summer of 2025. This internship is a 10 to 12-week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive wage based on your discipline and academic class status. About the Team The Sensing team designs and manufactures pulsed fiber lasers for defense applications. We are a small group of optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers working in this exciting new product area at nLIGHT. What You Can Expect to Learn

SolidWorks CAD modelling and design documentation by creating detailed mechanical drawings.
Design for cost, assembly and manufacturing (DFX)
FDM 3D printing to create parts and assemblies of your own design
Working with a cross-functional team to accomplish challenging design and manufacturing goals.

What You Can Expect to Do

Assist in designing, procuring and assembling station and build tooling items for production
Import new product designs into our Product Data Management system. Update designs to meet Design for Manufacturing and Assembly standards and create and modify CAD models and drawings

Assist with qualification testing for new designs
Finite Element Analysis, time permitting

Who You Are

You bring knowledge of Mechanical Fundamentals
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
You take initiative and have an eagerness to learn
You possess strong CAD skills and experience using SolidWorks is a plus

Minimum Job Requirements

You must be working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering
You must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college
You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered

Intern Social Events This summer we are bringing on five to six interns and want to ensure the time is well spent on and off the clock. That said, our interns can expect adventures in the PNW, board game nights at local breweries/coffee shops, Happy Hour networking events with Senior Leadership, and much more! To Apply A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits
Pay depends on level of education completed:

$26 - 28/hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits including Prescription and Orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status). Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or