Mechanical Engineer Intern
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Description
About Ergotron:
Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement™, Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare, industrial and office settings, both at home and on-site.
Through its 40-year history, Ergotron has led the industry with innovative, professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including Work Fit® and Care Fit™, and patented Constant Force™ and Li Fe Kinnex ™ technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
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Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineering Intern – New Product Development will support Ergotron's product development team with concept generation and early-stage design work. The intern will contribute to filling the NPD funnel with new product ideas, build and test prototypes, and assist engineers with design tasks on active projects, gaining hands‑on experience taking an idea from sketch to tested concept.
Position Responsibilities:- Generate and document concepts for new products and accessories, including sketches and CAD models.
- Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and prototypes in support of active NPD projects.
- Build and evaluate prototypes (3D printed and shop-fabricated); run basic fit, function, and durability checks.
- Research competitive products, standards, and user needs to support concept selection.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Coursework or project experience with 3D CAD (New Product Development, Solid Works, or similar) and engineering drawings.
- Understanding of basic mechanical design principles: materials, fasteners, tolerances, and common manufacturing processes.
- Nice to have: hands‑on prototyping or shop experience (3D printing, machining, fabrication).
- Creative problem‑solving, clear written and verbal communication, and comfort presenting early ideas.
- Customer-Centric Innovation: Develops product concepts driven by real customer and end-user needs.
- Built to Last: Designs and prototypes with durability, serviceability, and manufacturability in mind.
- Always Improving: Explores new ideas that expand the portfolio and keep the NPD funnel full.
- Integrity: Accurate reporting of results, honest assessment of designs, and careful handling of drawings, data, and change records.
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