Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individuals for Mechanical Engineering Internships. The ideal candidate for these positions will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are a current student looking for an opportunity to develop your engineering skills, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you! A typical day as a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Intern might include the following: Supporting functional/qualification test plans, testing, and test reports. Running tolerance, return on investment (ROI), thermal, and structural analysis. Designing plastic, machined, sheet meal, and die cast parts Updating SolidWorks models and drawings Data entry of technical information into company databases (MS Access, Lotus Notes, SolidWorks, etc.) Following manufacturing development and quality assurance procedures. Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify. Applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. This job might be for you if: You are a current student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent degree You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities You are able to conduct defined testing procedures You have SolidWorks experience (or equivalent CAD software) You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent applications You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Location Information All SEL internships are 100% onsite. We are hiring into multiple SEL locations. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns. Pay Range Data ($19.50 - $32.50 per hour) - Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school. School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year. We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation. We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation. Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at internships@selinc.com. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. #SEL25 SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
