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Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development
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Location

Pittsburgh

Type

internship

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About this role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our Product Design & Development team. This position offers hands-on experience working on new product development and improvements to existing products, with a strong focus on injection-molded plastic components. Interns will learn industry-standard tools and processes under the guidance of experienced engineers.

This role is ideal for students interested in plastic part design, assembly methods, and product development.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the work of the Mechanical Engineering project teams while being provided mentorship to perform engineering related tasks 
  • Assist with mechanical design activities for new and existing products
  • Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, primarily for injection-molded plastic parts and some machined components
  • Support design for manufacturability efforts, with emphasis on plastic injection molding
  • Assist with engineering calculations, structural analysis (including FEA), and interpretation of results
  • Support prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting activities
  • Create and maintain technical documentation
  • Learn and use engineering tools such as Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, and Jira
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Microsoft Teams and Outlook

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Engineering Technology
  • Junior or Senior standing (expected graduation 2027 or later)
  • Interest in product design and development
  • Experience with 3D CAD / solid modeling through coursework or projects
  • Basic understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing in Creo
  • Experience with ANSYS or other FEA tools through coursework or projects
  • Familiarity with part design for plastic injection molding
  • Familiarity with machining processes
  • Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience aligned with a full-time mechanical engineering role
  • Hands-on exposure to plastic injection-molded product design
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers
  • Experience with industry-standard CAD and analysis tools
  • Opportunity to contribute to real, production-released products

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.


About Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle. 

Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].  

Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Design,3D CAD,Injection Molding,Engineering Calculations,Structural Analysis,Prototyping,Technical Documentation,Team Collaboration,Creo,ANSYS,Jira,Microsoft Teams,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft PowerPoint,Time Management,Organization

About Fortive

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the Product Design & Development team by assisting with mechanical design activities and creating/updating 3D CAD models for injection-molded plastic parts. The intern will also support prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development do at Fortive?

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development at Fortive, you will: the Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the Product Design & Development team by assisting with mechanical design activities and creating/updating 3D CAD models for injection-molded plastic parts. The intern will also support prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams..

Why join Fortive as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development?

Fortive is a leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing company.

Is the Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development position at Fortive remote?

The Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development position at Fortive is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Mechanical Engineering Intern, Product Design & Development position at Fortive?

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