Mechanical Engineering Internship

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. This position is full-time, onsite located in Columbus, Ohio.

The Defense Materials Solutions team is made up of engineers, designers, technicians, scientists and analysts contracted by the US Government to develop unique solutions to design challenges that often border on the impossible. The Mechanical Engineering intern will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project.

Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Materials Scientists and other disciplines needed for each project under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of government and commercial customers.

Your coworkers will range from other co-ops and new graduates all the way to those with 30+ years of experience. The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the development process, which results in both product innovation as well as an engaging work environment. The successful candidate is curious and creative in problem solving and self-motivated to execute tasks and report on their status. They are expected to persistently pursue the best solution to technical challenges through application of their own skills and by seeking and leveraging the inputs of collaborators.

Responsibilities

The candidate will support engineering projects for use in ocean and other challenging environments. Product areas include sensor packaging, underwater vehicle payloads and support equipment, and underwater energy and communications systems. The candidate will typically work on teams with CAD designers, engineers, scientists, fabricators, and technicians in a multi-disciplinary environment under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of customers. The candidate will support design, product and material research/selection, fabrication, testing, lab support/maintenance, and working on hardware. The successful candidate will execute tasks and be required to report on their status. Travel may be required.

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Ocean or Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) curriculum from an ABET-accredited university
• At least one year of college coursework completed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative to be a self-starter with a desire to learn that extends beyond the classroom
• Willingness to ask questions/seek guidance as needed
• Creativity
• Take ownership of assignments
• Proven ability to successfully work independently or as part of a larger team
• Must be a sole US Citizen with ability to obtain government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Extra-curricular hands-on experience that involves fabrication, integration, control and/or repair of mechanical systems
• Experience using SolidWorks and/or Pro/E mechanical modeling tools
• Experience using FEA analysis tools, such as ANSYS or Abaqus
• Experience using LabView and/or scientific programming language such as MATLAB or Python

Compensation Data

The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $40.00 per hour, in addition to a $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.

Preparing You for Career Success

The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discove