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

pDescription/ppnbsp;nbsp;/ppstrongWhy Join APT/strong/ppAt APT, we are a strongsystems integrator/strong for the food and dairy industry, specializing in engineering, automation, fabrication, and installation. We provide comprehensive solutions that cover every aspect of project engineering to meet the unique needs of our customers. As an intern, you won’t just be shadowing — you’ll be solving real problems, learning directly from experienced engineers, and seeing your work come to life on customer projects. Many of our interns return as full-time engineers after graduation, making this the perfect way to launch your career./ppbr//ppstrongJob Overview/strong/ppThe strongMechanical Engineer Intern/strong works alongside Mechanical Engineers and Designers to gain hands-on experience to the technical specification, design, and documentation of stainless-steel food and dairy equipment and systems for both new and retrofit projects. This role provides practical engineering experience in a collaborative, custom project-driven environment./ppbr//ppstrongWhat You’ll Do/strong/pp· Creating Bills of Material (BOMs), customer drawings, and manufacturing drawingsnbsp;/pp· Building and updating 3D CAD models to support new designs and product improvementsnbsp;/pp· Assisting with fabrication and design drawings for equipment such as tanks and material handling systemsnbsp;/pp· Updating redline drawings to reflect design changesnbsp;/pp· Evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical equipment to improve safety, reliability, and costnbsp;/pp· Optimizing designs for manufacturability and efficiencynbsp;/pp· Researching and solving technical challenges independently or with engineering teamsnbsp;/pp· Collaborating with cross-functional groups including electrical engineers, control system programmers, manufacturing teams, and customersnbsp;/pp· Growing expertise in specific technical areas and supporting others on the teamnbsp;/pp· Pitching in with additional engineering tasks as needed/ppRequirements/ppnbsp;strongRequired/strong/pp· Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringnbsp;/pp· Strong mechanical aptitude and a natural interest in how things worknbsp;/pp· Proven problem-solving ability, curiosity, and willingness to learnnbsp;/pp· Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skillsnbsp;/pp· Ability to handle multiple projects and stay organizednbsp;/pp· Clear and professional communication skillsnbsp;/pp· Comfortable working with team members, customers, and external partnersnbsp;/pp· Ability to travel up to 5%nbsp;/pp· Willingness to relocate if needednbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongPreferred/strong/pp· Previous manufacturing co-op or intern experience/pp· Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher/pp· Experience using SolidWorks program software/ppbr//ppstrongCompensation and Benefits:/strong/ppSalary range: strong$21.00 - $28.00 / hr/strong/ppemThis pay is based on relevant skills, education level, and prior experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you're early in your career journey./em/ppbr//p