Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Evidence Hardware Engineering is chartered to design body worn and in car cameras for professional and mission critical markets in the commercial, government and industrial segments.

Job Description

Design Support: Assist in preparing concept designs for mechanical sub-systems, focusing on reliability, robustness, and mission-critical performance. 3D Modeling & Drafting: Create detailed 3D models and 2D technical drawings for mechanical components including plastic injection molded parts, die castings, and sheet metal.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Set up and maintain accurate BOMs and release mechanical prints through our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.

Prototyping & Pilot Builds

Provide on-site support for prototype assembly and pilot production runs to identify design improvements.

Testing & Validation

Perform mechanical verification tests (such as thermal cycling, and water ingress) and document results in formal test reports.

Documentation

Compile technical information for user manuals, instruction sheets, and assembly guides.

Basic Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in generating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings. Experience with PTC Creo or Solidworks is a significant advantage.

Foundational Knowledge

A basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and PCBA assembly.

Communication

Ability to clearly present conceptual ideas and technical data to the broader engineering team.

Simulation

Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural or heat transfer applications (academic projects are acceptable).

Standards

Familiarity with IP (Ingress Protection) sealing standards for water and dust resistance.

Methodology

Understanding of Six Sigma principles or basic tolerance stack-up analysis.

Materials

Knowledge of material properties for engineering plastics and die-cast metals. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Intern Referral Payment Plan No EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.