Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
Urschel Laboratories, Inc.
$24 / hour
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
Urschel Laboratories, INC. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work alongside our engineering team on a variety of projects that support the design, development, and continuous improvement of Urschel cutting equipment. This internship provides hands-on experience in mechanical design and engineering while offering the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects and gain practical experience in a global manufacturing environment.
Urschel designs and manufactures industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries worldwide from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment daily. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate-controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with drafting, drawing development, and engineering documentation.
- Support design engineers with project work, including drawing creation, revisions, and release processes.
- Participate in brainstorming and problem-solving activities related to new equipment designs and improvements to existing equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to redesign legacy equipment to meet updated performance requirements and sanitary guidelines.
- Assist with testing, evaluation, and documentation of engineering design changes as needed.
- Document findings, prepare reports, and communicate project updates as needed.
- Support additional engineering projects and initiatives as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program at an accredited university. Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology are preferred but not required.
- Solid Works experience is required.
- Must be entering junior or senior standing with a current GPA of 2.8.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivated
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate integrity, dependability, attention to detail, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
BENEFITS:
- Receive direct supervision from the Mechanical Design Manager
- Flexible scheduling to allow for finals and changes in class schedule if applicable
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Letter of recommendation provided upon successful completion of internship
- Academic credit may be available to qualifying students who receive approval from their university
- $24.00/Hour
Apply directly http://www.urschel.com/careers
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Date Posted: 10/2/2026
About this role
Urschel Laboratories is offering a summer internship in mechanical design at their Indiana headquarters, where you'd support engineers working on industrial cutting equipment used globally in food processing. The role centers on practical CAD work—drafting, drawing development, and documentation—alongside hands-on involvement in redesigning legacy equipment and evaluating design changes. You'll participate in problem-solving with the engineering team and contribute to real projects that move from concept through testing.
The position requires SolidWorks proficiency and enrollment as a junior or senior in an accredited engineering program (mechanical engineering preferred but not required). You'll need a 2.8 GPA, U.S. work authorization, and strong organizational and communication skills. The internship offers direct mentorship from the Mechanical Design Manager, flexible scheduling around your academic calendar, and a letter of recommendation upon completion—plus the option to earn academic credit if your university approves.
The role pays $24 per hour and is based in-office in Chesterton, Indiana for summer 2027. Applications close November 1, 2026.
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
$24 per hour
That is the employer's posted range, and where you land in it is usually decided in one conversation. Before that conversation, run the numbers: analyze an offer for this role.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.