At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mechanical design, a strong foundation in engineering principles, and a desire to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative work environment.

A Mechanical Engineering Internship at Panduit offers an opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to the development of innovative products. You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as CAD modeling, prototyping, project planning, creating engineering drawings, and conducting product testing to ensure Panduit's products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Panduit is committed to delivering premium products and solutions to our global customers and your contributions will make a direct impact toward this goal.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the design, analysis and testing of data center products such as fiber optic connectivity, IT cabinet, Intelligent power solutions, and cable pathways.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and ensure product integrity.
• Support the prototyping and testing of mechanical designs, including setting up experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and product managers, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Will be Introduced to UG NX 3D CAD modeling software.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and design reviews.
• Conduct research on industry trends, patents, materials, and technologies to support ongoing projects.
• Support execution of root cause analysis for Field Returns.

What You Will Bring:

• At least a sophomore in a 4-year degree program, pursuing B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Microsoft office products, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Drive to be creative and innovative
• Be a team player and have a strong desire to contribute and learn
• Familiarity with engineering tools/Principles, such as:
• 3D Modeling Software experience a plus.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, and exercise critical thinking skills.
• General Understanding of strength of materials
• Understanding of stress and strain along with ability to hand calculate approximate loads.

Panduit Intern Program

Our program consists of not only working with your functional area but getting to know the entire summer cohort of interns across Panduit.  You can also expect to get to know leaders at Panduit through special presentation sessions.

Pay rates for this role start at $19/hr.

Making the connections that matter.  Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. 

Work Shift 

Day (United States of America)