Mechanical Engineering Intern

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  2909

Job Summary/Overview

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineered Solutions Department within the Conveyance business segment of CMCO. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment, working closely with a team of Engineers to support customer orders, process improvements, and product development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist Engineers with active customer orders, including design updates, documentation, and technical support.
  • Design and detail parts using CAD tools, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for engineering projects, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Support the creation, organization, and maintenance of CAD libraries, including standard parts, common components, and templates.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives, helping streamline engineering workflows, documentation standards, and design practices.
  • Assist Engineers on the shop floor as needed, providing support during assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing concepts.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to define an issue and evaluate alternative solutions.
  • Effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including communication tools (Outlook/Teams), Excel, and Word.

Required Qualifications

  • Current student enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience using CAD software (eg; Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Pro-Engineer, UG NX, etc) preferred

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee