Mechanical Engineering Gear Intern

Position Summary: 

The Mechanical Engineering Gear Intern will have the opportunity to work within the engineering team with exposure to multiple other business functions through daily work and project activity.  The gear engineering group is responsible for the following engineering functions: new product development (NPD), sustaining engineering, applications engineering, Value Add – Value Engineering (VAVE), and the engineering test lab. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will have assignments across any one or potentially several of these functions.  The goal is to provide the Intern with a variety of mechanical engineering experience across the gear engineering group.   

Location:  Milwaukee, WI (on-site)

Program Duration: Summer 2025 (June - August)

Responsibilities: 

• This position may support a broad range of engineering responsibilities including, but not limited to: 

• Development of new products or product line extensions (NPD) including gear drives and related components 

• Improving existing products through Value Add – Value Engineering (VA/VE) 

• Sustaining Engineering activities that include cost reduction projects and providing technical support to various groups throughout the Gear Division including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering 

• Student will work closely with a mentor and the engineering team to not only support, but also take ownership of a variety of engineering functions that may include: 

• Analyzes new technologies and market assessments using existing basic analytical tools and methods to improve existing designs and expand existing product lines. 

• Accessory component design and/or conceptual layouts 

• Gear, bearing, fastener, key or other component calculations 

• New product design validation through testing and data analysis 

• Produce and/or check engineering documents including drawings, technical manuals, catalogs, dimension sheets, and other engineering records 

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications: 

•  ​Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying towards a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 

• Completed a minimum of the 1st term of the 2nd year of Bachelor’s degree program. 

• Student should be mechanically inclined and have an interest in mechanical design, development, testing and analysis (demonstrated mechanical aptitude/hands on experience a plus).  

• Demonstrated ability to analytically solve problems. 

• Self-starter with desire to learn, contribute to goals and objectives, and meet deadlines.  

• Good oral and written communication skills.