Summer Internship; US; Mechanical Engineer

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose.

Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra. Students will be positioned for success with training and hands‑on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship.

Engineering Customer Response Team (ECRT) is the sustaining engineering organization within Zebra's Enterprise Mobile Computing (EMC) division, and we are part of the mechanical group. We resolve customer and field‑related issues, implement manufacturing and design improvements, and lead cost‑reduction efforts and factory location transitions to keep products reliable and cost‑effective throughout their lifecycle.

Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns Intern Allowance (when applicable)

• Automate the generation of mechanical design requirements using AI to enhance efficiency and quality
• Develop a tool to use AI to automatically cross‑reference Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) part drawing notes with Zebra Standards, streamlining compliance checks
• Establish a foundation for future LLM applications in generating functional mechanical design requirements, leveraging existing Zebra documentation and best practices
• Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
• Increase technology knowledge and skills, especially as it relates to Zebra's product portfolio
• Manage team‑based work assignments
• Practice interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow‑up activities

This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Holtsville, NY office.

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have an anticipated graduation date in 2029
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

• Basic programming experience, preferably Python.
• Coursework or personal projects are enough.
• The intern will build the cross‑referencing tool and needs to be comfortable reading, writing, and debugging code.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development and LLM tools. This means experience with tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Git Hub Copilot, and a basic grasp of prompting and how LLMs handle documents.
• It covers the AI‑driven tool and automation work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• The intern doesn't need deep mechanical expertise.
• Introductory exposure to engineering graphics, CAD, or GD&T is enough to follow drawing notes and standards.
• They will use this to compare JDM part drawing notes against Zebra…