New Product Development Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Finalize 3D CAD model and generate 2D CAD drawings of selected design.
• Participate in early-stage concept development, including designing and creating preliminary 3D CAD models.
• The intern will be guided throughout the design project by engineering team members but will be able to be a full participant in the design process.
• Work with procurement to select vendors, receive quotations, and procure prototypes of selected design.
• Interpret design validation test results to determine if design changes are necessary.
• Present design concepts to engineering department as part of Preliminary Design Review
• Work with ITT Cannon internal engineering lab and possibly external labs to observe testing set up and provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Create Design Validation Test Plan for selected design
• Perform design changes based on team feedback on selected final design concept.
• Interpreting customer design input requirements. Including regulatory and environmental constraints in order to develop scope of work and estimate project hours and project schedule
• Work with Engineering Documentation to release final design.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering program (BS/MS/PhD), in good standing
• Knowledge/experience in CAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Knowledge of metals, plastics, and rubber materials helpful, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical design principles.
• Must continue enrollment in degree program upon completion of the internship.
• Knowledge of designing for CNC machining and injection molding preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance