About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience at an electrical motor manufacturer. You will support the design, development, and testing of brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor-based linear actuators, drives, and custom automation sub-systems. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to solve technical problems.
What you'll do#
- Work with engineers to design, test, document, and validate new products.
- Build and validate the electro-mechanical performance of motors, drives, and circuitry.
- Improve designs through the engineering change procedure.
- Execute tests, analyze data, and write technical reports for management.
- Create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
- Run electromagnetic, thermal, or stress simulations in ANSYS.
- Design test and assembly fixtures to support manufacturing.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Sophomore standing or higher.
- Coursework or experience related to mechanical engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize thoughts, files, and data.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work alone or in a team.
- Knowledge or interest in electrical motors and rotating equipment is preferred.
- Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
- Experience working in a lab or shop environment.
- Hands-on experience with electrical test and measurement equipment.
- Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses.
Location & details#
- Location: Kent, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About AMETEK
AMETEK is a manufacturer of industrial technology solutions. Founded in 1930, the company operates through two groups focused on electronic instruments and electromechanical components. It serves markets including aerospace, medical, and energy. The company is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and employs over 22,000 people across 34 countries.
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