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KBR

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Las Cruces, NM

$18.50 - $25/hr

Mechanical Engineering Intern Program Summary KBR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to ... during the summer Able to perform manufacturing tasks (hardware integration, equipment ...

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Busek

2026 Summer Intern

Natick, MA · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Busek is seeking motivated and talented Mechanical or Electrical Engineering students for our Summer 2026 internship program. As an Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with our experienced ...

Busek Co Inc

2026 Summer Intern

Natick, MA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Busek is seeking motivated and talented Mechanical or Electrical Engineering students for our Summer 2026 internship program. As an Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with our experienced ...

Huntsman

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Houston, TX

$18 - $24/hr

Our Summer Internship Program is designed for ambitious students who want hands-on experience in ... Huntsman Corporation (HUN) What You'll Do As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you may: * Support ...

Barry-Wehmiller

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Waukesha, WI

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. This ... Summer 2026 (May-August) Key Responsibilities: * Process QSM tasks by researching intent and ...

Garver

Buildings Mechanical Engineering Intern

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

... summer experience with our immersive hands-on intern development program. With Garver, you will ... Must be pursuing a mechanical engineering degree or an architectural engineering degree with a ...

Garver

Buildings Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

... summer experience with our immersive hands-on intern development program. With Garver, you will ... Must be pursuing a mechanical engineering degree or an architectural engineering degree with a ...

Garver

Buildings Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dallas, TX

$18.50 - $25/hr

... summer experience with our immersive hands-on intern development program. With Garver, you will ... Must be pursuing a mechanical engineering degree or an architectural engineering degree with a ...

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A Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer job is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering. Interns typically work on engineering projects, assist with design and analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers. This internship helps develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry knowledge. It provides an opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world engineering challenges while exploring career paths within the field.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

KBR

Las Cruces, NM

$18.50 - $25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Title:

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Program Summary

KBR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team at our office in Las Cruces, NM. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible as a part-time college/university mechanical engineering student for beginning level engineering of mechanical systems. The selected candidate will support multiple projects from a mechanical engineering standpoint in an RF communications industry.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment amongst professionals within an engineering and manufacturing facility. Under the supervision and mentorship of a senior engineer, this intern will be introduced but not limited to processes, procedures, and tools to efficiently perform analysis on stress, strain, thermal management, hardware integration, component selection, and engineering documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Learn details of and function within our cross-functional engineering team

Review and update drawings by utilizing appropriate design, revision, and procedures

Research and identify new mechanical parts, components, and materials

Support IR&D, general design analyses, and design validation efforts

Design documentation support and design review preparations

Provide support to engineering during onsite or remote system integration efforts

Manage data, including test results, Bills-of-Material, quotations, drawings, technical data sheets, etc.

Perform integration and equipment installations

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a four-year university, pursuing a degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Basic experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00

Able to work a minimum 20 hours per week during the semester, 40+ hours during the summer

Able to perform manufacturing tasks (hardware integration, equipment installations, assembly, etc.)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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