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Mechanical Design Intern (Spring/Summer 2025)

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Join the Childhood Cancer Society’s product development team and help lay the foundation for its mechanical design initiatives. As a Mechanical Design Intern, you will play a key role in bringing to life the organization’s goals of designing small-scale personal items. This role is ideal for students and recent graduates who want to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing research while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical Design & CAD Modeling: Design, analyze, and prototype components using Autodesk Inventor and other CAD tools.
  • Reverse Engineering: Study and deconstruct existing toys and mechanical designs to understand manufacturing methods and improve designs.
  • Prototyping & Testing: Assist in 3D printing and basic prototyping to evaluate product functionality and manufacturability.
  • Industry Research & Outreach: Investigate best practices in toy design, materials, and production methods, including injection molding, 3D printing, and assembly.
  • Collaboration & Documentation: Work with a cross-functional team, document design iterations, and contribute to a structured product development pipeline.
  • Education: Pursuing or completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
  • CAD Proficiency: At least 1 year of experience in Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent CAD software).
  • Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing CAD models, mechanical designs, or relevant projects.