Mechanical Engineering and Design Internship at nVent in Oshkosh, WI

Summary: nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeking a Mechanical Engineering and Design Intern. This internship will develop leadership and engineering skills through various projects and experiences, providing exposure to the Switchgear segment within a global organization. Responsibilities: - Prepare product layouts with direction from engineering - Design components, assemblies, and test fixtures using 3D CAD system - Adhere to engineering drafting and release standards - Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity - Process Change Action documentation, including the development of bills of material - Perform research and investigation to obtain missing information and to ensure all specifications are correctly presented on documentation - Use product development tools such as DFMEA to understand failure modes and find solutions - Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing - Research and present on a variety of current and next generation technologies - Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are correct as represented on documentation Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field - Rising Juniors and Seniors preferred (Grads May 2027 – June 2028) - 3D Software modeling experience - Proficient computer skills Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of design standards and manufacturing processes - Basic knowledge/aptitude in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies - HVAC and/or sheet metal knowledge - Skill using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form - Ability to organize, document, and schedule multiple simultaneous projects - Skill in written and oral communication with the ability to interface with people across multiple functional areas Required Skills: 3D CAD modeling, Mechanical engineering, Design standards, Manufacturing processes, Mechanical design, Electrical design, Refrigeration design, HVAC knowledge, Sheet metal knowledge, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Computer proficiency Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance., A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match., Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.