Tax - BTS - FTA - EDGE STEM R&D Credits - Mechanical Engineering - Intern - Summer
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
USA
- Tax - BTS - FTA - EDGE STEM R&D Credits
- Mechanical Engineering
- Intern
- Summer 2027
1740886
IL-Chicago, TX-Austin, TX-Dallas, TX-Houston
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USA- Tax
- Business Tax Services
- Federal Tax Advisory (FTA) - EDGE STEM R&D Credits
- Mechanical Engineering
- Intern
- Summer 2027 Will you shape the future or will the future shape you? The opportunity
Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where deep technical expertise is combined with advanced technology and innovation to deliver exceptional client service. As part of our Business Tax Services (BTS) group, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from industrial manufacturers and advanced engineering firms to technology and life sciences companies, helping them navigate the complex intersection of engineering innovation and business strategy.
Our team goes beyond compliance to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and risk management, supporting organizations in translating technical advancements into long-term value. This role is particularly relevant for mechanical engineers interested in product development, manufacturing processes, and applied innovation across industries.
YourKey Responsibilities
When you join EY as an EDGE STEM R&D Credits Mechanical Engineering Intern within Federal Tax Advisory (FTA), you will collaborate at the intersection of mechanical engineering, innovation, and consulting, collaborating with a global team to document and evaluate R&D activities.
This role is ideal for those with a background in mechanical design, manufacturing, or systems engineering who are eager to apply their technical knowledge in a business and client-facing environment.
Your responsibilities will include:Applying your mechanical engineering expertise (e.g., product design, CAD modeling, thermodynamics, fluid systems, and manufacturing processes) to identify and evaluate client R&D activities during technical discussions.
Developing detailed technical narratives that capture qualifying R&D work, translating complex engineering concepts such as design iterations, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and prototyping, into clear, structured documentation.
Analyzing engineering documentation, including CAD drawings, design specifications, test results, and prototype data, to assess technical challenges related to performance, reliability, manufacturability, and product quality.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, accountants, and legal professionals to deliver high-quality, technically grounded qualitative analyses for clients.
Supporting multiple client engagements, helping manage timelines and deliverables.
A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, supported by a strong academic record.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
A solid understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies, including exposure to prototyping and product development cycles.
Ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate design challenges, system performance issues, and manufacturing constraints.
An interest working in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A…
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