Mechanical Engineering Intern

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be involved in next generation product development for the surgical environment including surgical capital equipment and virtual operating room digital integration systems.  The team environment consists of a well-rounded cross functional new product development team. The intern will be responsible for basic CAD design tasks, assembling and other model shop activities. There will also be exposure to processes and documentation required to successfully develop capital medical equipment and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with rapid prototyping methodology and product testing.

Key Program Info: 

• Duration: Summer 2026 (May-August)
• Location: Mentor, OH
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Hours: Full-time for the duration of your internship

What You'll Do as a Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Assist with components/assemblies design
• Utilize Pro/E (or Solidworks) CAD to create 3D models of the design and detailed 2D drawings
• Develop demonstrations of various new product concepts
• Build and test functional prototypes to demonstrate product concepts.
• Collect and analyze data
• Develop mathematical models, applying statistics and equation describing physical phenomena
• Follow industry codes, standards, and recommendations
• Take part in design review and verification
• Organize and document testing and product development process
• Research various technologies and materials
• Communicate results and finding
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc., as required) in the labs.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for mechanical engineering
• Junior year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2026)
• Basic proficiency in CAD - Solidworks or ProE preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Lab based coursework as well as practical experience in designing, building and testing electro-mechanical prototypes is highly desired
• Experience or interest in computer programming using applications such as LabView is also desired

Other:

• Requires organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills and a mature approach to cross functional working environments.
• Ability to gather and analyze web-based information and information from STERIS subject matter experts.
• Ability to read, understand and apply user manuals to learn how to implement and control various commercial products.