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nVent · 2 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Anoka, MN, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will develop leadership and engineering skills through various projects, including product layouts and design components using 3D CAD systems.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare product layouts with direction from engineering

Design components and assemblies using 3D CAD system

Adhere to engineering drafting and release standards

Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity

Process Change Action documentation, including the development of bills of material

Perform research and investigation to obtain missing information and to ensure all specifications are correctly presented on documentation

Use FEA (finite element analysis) tools to analyze parts and assemblies in static and dynamic environments

Research and present on a variety of current and next generation technologies

Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are correct as represented on documentation

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD SoftwareDesign Standards KnowledgeSolidWorksWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProject Organization

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Juniors (Rising Seniors) preferred

3D Software modeling experience

Proficient computer skills

Competitive hourly pay for time worked

Preferred

Knowledge of design standards and manufacturing processes

Basic knowledge/aptitude in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies

HVAC and/or sheet metal knowledge

Skill using SolidWorks

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to organize, document, and schedule multiple simultaneous projects

Skill in written and oral communication with the ability to interface with people across multiple functional areas

Benefits

Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates

Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

Company

nVent

Glassdoor3.8

nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.

Founded in 2018

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.nvent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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