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As of May 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for mechanical engineering intern in Prescott, AZ is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Mechanical Engineering Intern Do?

As a mechanical engineering intern, you prepare calculations and reports, gain experience with engineering systems, integrate tracking plans, and perform analysis of mechanical design choices. You may help test products, interact with various members of a project team, and create or modify CAD models. As an intern, your responsibilities are limited, and most employers consider gaining experience to be the most important part of your job. Many mechanical engineering interns focus on building professional relationships in the hope of landing a permanent job after graduating. You may need to develop your skills in engineering, CAD software, and prototyping during your internship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you need a solid grasp of engineering fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and coursework in mechanical design or analysis, often supported by progress toward a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software (such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD), simulation tools, and basic lab equipment is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn help interns adapt quickly and contribute effectively to projects. These skills and qualities are important to ensure interns can support engineering teams, apply theory to real-world challenges, and grow within the profession.

What types of projects do Mechanical Engineering Interns typically work on, and how much hands-on experience can I expect?

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you'll often assist with a mix of design, analysis, and testing projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. Interns commonly use CAD software to create or modify designs, help with prototype assembly, perform basic calculations, and assist in conducting experiments or tests. You can expect significant hands-on experience, especially in labs or on the shop floor, learning how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world engineering tasks. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing or quality assurance, is typical, providing valuable exposure to the entire product lifecycle.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Canyon AeroConnect

Prescott, AZ

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are Canyon AeroConnect an operating unit of TransDigm Group - located in Prescott, Arizona. Canyon stands as one of the world's leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyon's products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. Over the years, we've become known as the benchmark in aircraft tactical communication and audio equipment for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine applications. Products include digital and analog radio/audio management systems, Tac/Com, VHF/UHF radio systems, intercoms, data interface accessories, and aural warning generators.


This exciting internship position at Canyon AeroConnect, located in Prescott, AZ for the Engineering Department. The primary role of an intern is to perform technical work within their functional area of study (i.e. Software, Electrical, Test, Systems and Mechanical) but may also include special projects that utilize basic engineering skills not solely tied to their degree program.


Key Responsibilities:

  • General Intern:
    • Participate in design reviews
    • Develop and document technical theory of operations for design work completed
    • Develop plans and reports to include charts and graphs.
  • Electrical Engineering Specific:
    • Basic circuit design, circuit analysis, schematic capture tools and simple PCB design.
    • Trouble shooting with common lab equipment
    • Basic electronics assembly and soldering
    • Part selection and bill of material development
  • Software Engineering Specific
    • Design and write software code and pseudo code primarily in C (other languages possible)
    • Compile and test software
    • Develop derived requirements and software test cases.
  • Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnectEHS policies and standards.
  • Comply with the Canyon AeroConnectCode of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Other duties as assigned by manager


Core Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Must be knowledgeable with typical computer programs such as MS Office.
  • Must possess basic knowledge of their particular degree program at either a sophomore or junior level or have received basic engineering courses as a freshman.
  • Must be proficient in calculus and statistical methods
  • Must be able to write proficiently with emphasis on technical documentation
  • Scientific charting and graphing with MS Excel
  • Experience with basic test equipment (i.e. DMM, Oscilloscope) commensurate with degree program
  • Critical thinking and be able to work independently and cooperatively.
  • "Right first time" attitude


Level I - Entry (Inexperienced)

  • KNOWLEDGE - Limited use and/or application of basic technical principles, concepts and practices.
  • JOB COMPLEXITY - Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
  • DISCRETION/LATITTUDE - Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Enrolled in and engineering, technical or scientific program (or similar related degree program for project management)


Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports


Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (5 - 10 lbs)
  • Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.


Work Environment:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the aforementioned job duties, the employee mainly works in an office setting; that is relatively quiet and has temperature control systems.



This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function, duty and responsibility. Duties may increase, decrease and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department operations.

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