Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Woodward offers a Total Reward package for this Internship position, including:

• Estimated pay: 

Sophomore: $21.70

Junior: $23.93

Senior: $24.54

Graduate: $30.07

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance (20+ hours per week)
• Sick Time

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering major, graduating in 2026 or 2028, we have an exciting internship opportunity for you. 

The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and “real life” business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business.

The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company. 

What’s In It For You

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members”… and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It’s a positive collaborative environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes. 

What you will be doing

• Data collection and analysis skills involve the ability to gather and interpret data from various sources and identify trends for decision-making.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly process, and tooling involves understanding the tools and equipment used in the manufacturing process to create efficient and easy-to-assemble products.
• Project Payback analysis involves financial analysis to determine the cost savings or revenue generated by a project using metrics such as payback period, ROI, and NPV
• Designing, Developing, Documenting, and Improving manufacturing process through completion of projects.
• Designing and manufacturing tooling (additive FDM) to support existing process and products. 

What We Are Looking For

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
• Competent in the use of PCs, MS Office Programs and other associated software.
• Ability to effectively operate in a team environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Solid knowledge of the English language with the ability to speak, read and write along with good listening skills.
• Good marks in relevant subjects.
• Possess high motivation, flexibility and ability to work on his/her own.

Education or Formal Training

Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average in a Mechanical Engineering field of study. 

Experience Required

No experience required. Previous internship or other working experience, a plus.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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