Machine Development 2027 Summer Intern

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking motivated, excited, and innovative students for our 2027 intern program. As an intern at PennEngineering, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Join us as we build the future in Engineering!

Over the course of our 10–12-week summer internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products up close by working in our manufacturing and research facilities
• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of PennEngineering
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader
• Support engineering projects in manufacturing, operations, or technology development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Support engineers in building prototypes and machine components
• Conduct testing and validation of machines, documenting performance data
• Help troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automation issues
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency or reliability
• Create and update technical documentation, drawings, and reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, software, etc.)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Current student working towards pursuing a degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Basic understanding of:
• Mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Engineering drawings and tolerances
• Familiarity with tools like:
• MATLAB, Python, or Excel

What You'll Gain

• Real-world machine design and development cycles
• How to move from concept → prototype → testing → production
• Exposure to industrial tools, safety standards, and workflows
• Collaboration in a professional engineering environment