Design Engineer Intern

Location
La Vergne, TN, US
Employment type
Internship
Last seen
Aug 29, 2026

About the role

The Role: The Engineering Intern supports the Design Engineering team by assisting in designing and developing innovative solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards. This role contributes to engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystem components, and structures while reviewing engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data of design. The intern will develop practical engineering skills through hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of design projects. Your Responsibilities: Assist in applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes. Support the creation of Engineering Drawings, Bills of Material (BOM’s), Calculations and Routings. Collaborate with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposal. Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry. Assist in preparations of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics. Support special and engineered-to-order (ETO) or purchase-to-order (PTO/PTOD) requests by gathering technical and vendor information as needed. Utilize internal systems and tools to document design details, maintain accurate records, and support work that is ‘on-time’ and within budget. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and technical resources used by the Design Engineering team. Requirements: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred). Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world problems, including basic calculations and analytical thinking. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Proficiency in standard PC applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); exposure to engineering tools, CAD, or ERP/CRM systems is a plus.