Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Permobil has a position open for a Engineering Intern

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

• Shift: 1st Shift

• Schedule:
  
  Part-time (30-40 hours per week)

• Location:
  
  Pasco

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Build what's next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives-helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation

• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system

• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

• The
  Engineering Intern contributes to engineering projects by completing
  well-defined tasks under close guidance. This role focuses on building
  foundational technical skills, learning core tools and processes, and
  developing knowledge and understanding of principles. The individual
  communicates progress effectively.

• Supports engineering projects by completing well-defined, entry-level tasks under close supervision and mentorship from experienced engineers.

• Applies classroom knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals to real-world design, testing, and development activities while learning company tools, standards, and processes.

• Assists in identifying straightforward technical issues and participates in problem-solving discussions, proposing ideas and solutions with guidance.

• Communicates task progress, questions, and learnings clearly and professionally to team members and mentors.

• Develops foundational habits in engineering documentation, following established templates and quality requirements.

• Learns when and how to escape questions, uncertainties, or
  higher-impact issues to supervising engineers.

• Demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a willingness to learn through feedback and hands-on experience.

• Supports engineering test activities as a primary responsibility, including test setup, execution, documentation, and reporting under the guidance of experienced engineers.

• Assists in developing and revising engineering test protocols, ensuring objectives, methods, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements are clearly defined.

• Prepares and configures test setups, fixtures, and equipment for mechanical and functional testing, following established procedures and safety requirements.

• Executes assigned test protocols accurately, including data collection, observations, and adherence to defined acceptance criteria.

• Documents test results in clear, well-structured test reports, summarizing outcomes, observations, and conclusions in accordance with quality system expectations.

• Assists in identifying test anomalies or unexpected results and supports the documentation of test deviations, including root cause inputs and corrective actions under supervision.

• Maintains organized test records and traceability to requirements, protocols, and design inputs as part of design verification and validation activities.

• Supports prototype testing and iteration by performing fit-checks, simple bench evaluations, and hands-on build or rework support as directed.

• Provides limited CAD and drawing support related to test hardware, fixtures, or simple components, incorporating feedback and learning drafting standards.

• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.

• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

• Actively enrolled in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering program preferred. Alternatively, be a recent graduate of a Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering program.
• Prior applied co-op/internship experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.

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The expected pay range for this role is $22.00 - $27.00 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, Permobil provides the following information for this temporary internship assignment:

• Paid Time Off: PTO is not available for this internship. Unpaid time off may be approved on an asneeded basis and coordinated directly with your supervisor.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance benefits are not offered for this temporary assignment.

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in…