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Engineering Intern

4/16/2026

The intern will collaborate with engineering teams to develop designs, troubleshoot robotics, and create 3D models for various applications. They will also assist in production process improvements and maintain documentation for updated workflows.

Working Hours

30 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Phoenix Mecano Group is a global player in the enclosures and industrial components segments and is a leader in many markets. Headquartered in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, the Group employs around 7000 people worldwide and generated sales of EUR 779.5 million in 2024. It is geared towards the manufacture of niche products and system solutions for customers in the mechanical engineering, measurement and control technology, medical technology, aerospace technology, alternative energy, and home and hospital care sectors. Phoenix Mecano was founded in 1975 and has been listed on the Swiss stock exchange since 1988.

About the Role

Description

This position is 30 hours a week from June 1 - July 31, 2026

· Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Account Managers to develop designs and solve application problems.

· Assist in robotics set up and troubleshooting

· Create 3D models and/or detailed layout drawings for applications.

· Apply applicable design and engineering standards to ensure product conformance, including NEC, OSHA, ASTM, EN, IECEx standards, and EU Directives (ATEX 94/9/EC)

· Assist in production process improvements.

· Provide support in configuring and testing systems, applications, and integrations, leveraging Microsoft suite power tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

· Use ERP/MRP system to review information (Microsoft BC365)

· Prepare documentation, workflow diagrams, and basic training materials for new or updated processes.

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a similar Engineering discipline from a four-year college or university and completion of at least two years of engineering course work.

· Developing knowledge of design technology and product applications.

· Experience with Universal robots is preferred

· Knowledge of lean concepts and ability to apply

· Ability to interpret drawings

· Ability to analyze single and multi-variable problems/data, determine a solution and implement

· Ability to support technical projects with service-oriented customer communication.

· Ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal communication to determine root cause of issues/problems, determine a solution and apply the solution.

· Strong analytical thinking and basic problem-solving skills.

· Ability to interact with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer

· Frequently required to walk and stand on the production floor.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

· Regularly required to use or be exposed to adhesives, lubricants, solvents, cleansers, etc.

· Occasionally required to use hand or light power tools

· Frequently use PPE; safety shoes and glasses.

Key Skills

Mechanical Engineering3D ModelingRobotics TroubleshootingLean ConceptsTechnical DocumentationMicrosoft Power AutomateMicrosoft Power AppsMicrosoft Power BIERP SystemsMRP SystemsDrawing InterpretationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCustomer CommunicationProcess ImprovementSafety Compliance