Mechanical Equipment Engineer Intern

2 weeks ago


Aiken, South Carolina, United States Merrick & Company Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Mechanical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2026 at our Aiken, SC office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2026. 

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September – October 2025. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will take place in the Fall/Winter. Offers will be extended in Winter/Spring. Timeframe subject to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of mechanical engineering. The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of mechanical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of mechanical engineering items potentially including: detailed machine design, 3D modeling in CREO (Pro/Engineer), creation of drawings in CREO (Pro/Engineer), sizing of mechanical commercial components, stress analysis of components, piping systems, HVAC/Facilities design and exposure to NQA-1 quality requirements.

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.
  • Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
  • Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
  • Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • CREO (Pro/Engineer) strongly preferred.  Solidworks, Revit, CADworx or other 3D modeling packages.
  • Previous internships in Mechanical Engineering.
PERKS
  • Professional Training and Skill Development.
  • Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
  • Real work on Real client projects
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"
  • And Much More
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
  • At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
  • Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
  • Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
  • Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.


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