Job Type
Part-time
Description
Depatie Fluid Power is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain real-world experience in product development, mechanical design, manufacturing support, and engineering documentation within a collaborative manufacturing environment.
We are not looking for someone who already knows everything about our products-we can teach product knowledge. What we're looking for is someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, embraces new technology, works hard, and enjoys solving problems.
If you're curious, motivated, and excited to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
What You'll Do
As an Engineering Intern, you will support our engineering team throughout the product development process while gaining hands-on experience in design, testing, manufacturing, and customer support.
You will:
โข Assist with mechanical product development from concept through production
โข Interact with customers to better understand application requirements
โข Help develop and manage engineering requirements
โข Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks
โข Produce engineering drawings and technical documentation
โข Participate in mechanical design reviews, analysis, troubleshooting, and design improvements
โข Build, assemble, and test prototypes and pre-production products
โข Assist with product testing, verification, and validation activities
โข Help maintain engineering lab equipment and testing infrastructure
โข Support manufacturing by designing assembly fixtures and test fixtures
โข Develop standard work instructions, manufacturing processes, test procedures, and control plans
โข Provide technical support to production teams when needed
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Operations
โข Learn industry best practices while contributing to meaningful engineering projects
What You'll Accomplish
โข Gain valuable hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
โข Learn the complete product development lifecycle
โข Develop SolidWorks CAD and mechanical design skills
โข Build experience with engineering documentation and testing
โข Work alongside experienced engineers on real customer projects
โข Strengthen your problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities
โข Make meaningful contributions that directly impact customer success and company growth
What We're Looking For
โข Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree program
โข Strong desire to learn and continuously improve
โข Self-motivated with excellent initiative and work ethic
โข Comfortable learning new technology, software, and engineering tools
โข Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
โข Effective verbal and written communication skills
โข Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
โข Positive, professional attitude with a customer-focused mindset
Preferred Qualifications
โข Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
โข Familiarity with engineering drawings and mechanical design principles
โข Interest in manufacturing, product development, hydraulics, automation, or industrial equipment
โข Experience with prototype building, machining, or hands-on mechanical projects is a plus
Why Join Depatie Fluid Power?
โข Gain meaningful, hands-on engineering experience
โข Work on real-world product development projects
โข Learn from experienced engineering professionals
โข Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
โข Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills
โข Exposure to manufacturing, design, testing, and customer applications