Mechanical Engineering Intern - Military veterans preferred

Mechanical Engineering Intern – Spring 2026
Location: Westerville, OH
Duration: January – May 2026 (Full-Time)

Launch Your Engineering Career Where Innovation Meets Impact

At Lake Shore Cryotronics, there are hundreds of different ways our employees help advance science. The groundbreaking contributions that get satellites into space or high-speed rail on a track can all start with YOU. Come join our team and leave your mark in the history of science and technology that benefits humanity!

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be paired with an experienced mentor and immersed in both office and lab environments. Your mission? Support new product development and sustaining engineering efforts of advanced technologies that characterize the physical properties of early-stage electronic and magnetic materials. You’ll gain hands-on experience in:

• Mechanical Design: Create and refine mechanical components using SolidWorks.
• Modeling & Simulation: Use tools like ANSYS, MATLAB, and SolidWorks to simulate and optimize designs.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform mathematical analyses to support design decisions.
• Experimental Testing: Conduct hands-on testing and analysis of new designs in lab settings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks proficiency preferred).
• Experience with Python preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

Why Lake Shore?

We’re a privately owned, innovation-driven company with over 50 years of success. Our technologies are used by scientists and engineers around the globe to explore the frontiers of physics and materials science. Based in Westerville, Ohio, we offer a supportive, hands-on learning environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Perks of the Internship:

• Work on meaningful projects with real-world impact
• Learn from industry experts and mentors
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing and metrology systems
• Build your resume with a respected name in scientific instrumentation

Ready to Make Your Mark?
Your journey into the future of science and technology starts here. Apply now!

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This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance.

We are a...

• Drug and tobacco-free company.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• E-Verify employer.