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ITT Inc. · 2 days ago

Product Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Irvine, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.69/hr - $33.85/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

ITT Inc. is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments, serving fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. The Engineering ITT Cannon intern will work on the design and validation of electrical connectors, gaining hands-on experience while being mentored by experienced design engineers.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in all design stages of a specific harsh environment electrical connector development project including:

Interpreting customer design input requirements. Including regulatory and environmental constraints in order to develop scope of work and estimate project hours and project schedule

Participate in early-stage concept development, including designing and creating preliminary 3D CAD models

Present design concepts to engineering department as part of Preliminary Design Review

Perform design changes based on team feedback on selected final design concept

Finalize 3D CAD model and generate 2D CAD drawings of selected design

Work with procurement to select vendors, receive quotations, and procure prototypes of selected design

Create Design Validation Test Plan for selected design

Work with ITT Cannon internal engineering lab and possibly external labs to observe testing set up and provide technical assistance as necessary

Interpret design validation test results to determine if design changes are necessary

Work with Engineering Documentation to release final design

The intern will be guided throughout the design project by engineering team members but will be able to be a full participant in the design process

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering3D CAD modelingDesign validationCNC machiningInjection moldingCAD softwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMaterial knowledge

Required

Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering program (BS/MS/PhD), in good standing

Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical design principles

Knowledge/experience in CAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Must continue enrollment in degree program upon completion of the internship

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred

Knowledge of designing for CNC machining and injection molding

Knowledge of metals, plastics, and rubber materials helpful, but not required

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Growth and developmental opportunities

Other incentive compensation programs

Company

ITT Inc.

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At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets.

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