Intern - Mechanical Engineer (Spring 2026)

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Raleigh, NC
Internship
Automotive
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will engage in product development efforts, providing design services and support throughout all stages of the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing mechanical components, architecting mechanical solutions, verifying designs, and supporting prototype development.
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About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate:

$23 - $27/hr.

OVERVIEW
Perform challenging and diverse product development efforts, providing mechanical engineering design services and support throughout all stages of the product development life cycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop mechanical components and system concepts that satisfy the customer's requirements.
  • Architect and design mechanical solutions by analyzing the performance and feasibility of alternative concepts using theory, simulations, and mathematical models Implement and verify the mechanical design by using the appropriate EDA tools.
  • Deliver prototype units to customers by selecting components, procuring or fabricating models and supervising assembly.
  • Develop and execute mechanical design verification test plans per requirements specifications to ensure prototypes meet design requirements.
  • Support the development and assembly of prototypes by providing documentation and assistance to ensure high quality prototypes are built in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering for entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Sophomore or Junior level status
  • GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
  • Experience with Creo Parametric and/or SolidWorks is desired

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Top Skills

Creo Parametric
Solidworks
The Company
HQ: Plymouth, MI
12,048 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.

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