About the role#
We are hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team in Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, to support the development and maintenance of our lighting products.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new lighting products.
- Support technical aspects of our product portfolio.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical testing to verify product safety and reliability.
- Validate electrical components like sensors and drivers to ensure they meet industry standards.
- Integrate multiple components into a single, cohesive product design.
- Manage the laboratory testing environment to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience using electrical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and thermocouples.
- Experience with mechanical systems analysis and CAD design.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Term: Winter 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time paid internship
About Signify
Signify is a public company that manufactures lighting products for professional and consumer markets. The firm manages brands including Philips, Philips Hue, and Color Kinetics. It operates in over 70 markets and maintains its headquarters in Eindhoven. In 2025, the company reported sales of EUR 5.8 billion and employed approximately 27,000 people.
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