Design Engineer Intern

About the Role

Interns work alongside the on‑staff engineering team to address daily production needs and drive value improvements. Responsibilities include basic analysis and testing, setting up tests to verify functionality, strength and safety, designing prototype parts and assemblies, and creating detailed engineering documentation using SolidWorks and Microsoft Office. The role also involves researching components, contacting suppliers, and contributing to continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment. • Partner with team members from global locations (over 50 manufacturing sites worldwide) • Perform work with on‑staff Engineering Team focusing on daily production needs and value improvements • Conduct basic analysis and testing; set up and administer tests to verify functionality, strength, safety • Design prototype parts, assemblies, product sketches and drawings • Create detailed engineering documentation using SolidWorks and Microsoft Office • Research components and contact suppliers • Work on continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment • Provide real‑work assignments to gain valuable experience

Key Responsibilities

• ▸solidworks
• ▸prototype design
• ▸test setup
• ▸engineering docs
• ▸supplier research
• ▸lean improvement

What You Bring

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and be capable of organizing and completing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Required skills include strong attention to detail, accuracy, and proficiency with CAD/SolidWorks. Desired competencies encompass Excel and PowerPoint experience, excellent verbal and written communication, a strong safety and quality focus, commitment to lean manufacturing, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities. • Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects while meeting deadlines • Attention to detail and accuracy • Proficiency with CAD/SolidWorks • Experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint (nice to have) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸solidworks
• ▸excel
• ▸teamwork
• ▸problem solving
• ▸safety focus

Benefits

The Terex Early Talent Program immerses high‑potential students in challenging real‑world projects that directly contribute to business results. It emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and the development of future leaders through personal and professional growth. The program offers global collaboration across more than 50 manufacturing locations and can lead to full‑time career opportunities. Terex offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, 401(k), and medical, dental, and vision coverage. The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, emphasizing its commitment to equal opportunity employment. • Intern/Co‑op opportunities can lead to full‑time careers

Work Environment

Onsite