2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Full-time / Part-time

About the role

Forterra is looking to bring on high-energy, inquisitive interns to join our Engineering team. This role will give interns an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the ground-based autonomous vehicle space, contributing to real-world projects and solving complex problems. 

What you'll do

• Assist with design, development, and testing of projects under guidance from senior engineers. 

• Perform research and gather technical data to support engineering decisions. 

• Write, review, and update technical documentation, reports, and project logs. 

• Help build prototypes, run simulations, or execute test procedures. 

• Shadow engineers to gain exposure to real-world problem-solving and technical decision-making. 

• Present progress updates or final project results to the team or leadership 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. 

• Ability to translate abstract concepts into technical solutions - software or hardware. 

• Experience or significant interest in autonomous mobility and robotic locomotion 

• Strong ability to problem-solve, acts as a self-starter, doesn’t shy away from technical challenges.  

• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to plan architecture to anticipate future technical expansion.  

• Ability to work independently. 

• Relentless in your pursuit of solving the problem or challenge 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with control systems. 

• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts. 

• Experience with CAD Software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD). 

US Hourly Range 
$30/hr - $40/hr 
 

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.  

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.