Mechanical Engineer Intern

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Summary

This internship supports mechanical verification and product development through designing and building test hardware, executing test plans, documenting results, and evaluating nonconforming components. The role collaborates cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, applying Solid Works, measurement tools, and sound engineering practices to support product improvements in an ITAR‑compliant environment.

Primary Responsibilities

* Design, build, and debug test hardware used in Mechanical verification testing.

* Develop Mechanical test plans for product verification and quantification of characteristics.

* Write reports documenting testing results. ·

* Propose and/or implement design changes to the existing product. Evaluate nonconformance on components and/or assemblies. ·

* Collaborate across a wide variety of organizations (Engineering, Quality, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing)

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

* Ability to utilize Solid Works (preferable) or other 3D-aided drafting software.

* Ability to use simple hand tools.

* Experience with standard measurement and test equipment. (Calipers, Dial Indicators, Load Cells, etc....)

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Good communication skills.

* Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a US citizen or a green card holder

* Must have dependable transportation.

* GPA of 3.5+

Management Prefers

* Experience and/or participation with a collegiate Motorsports team. Not required.

* Good Solid Works skills.

* Good drawing practices, including application of GD&T

Travel Requirements

* None

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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