Mechanical Engineering - Summer 2026 Internship

Cemen Tech • Indianola, IA • $20 / hour • 3d ago

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Cemen Tech has a great opportunity for a self-driven, results-oriented Electrical or Mechanical Engineering student to gain real-world experience. Students seeking variety, challenge, and an opportunity to build problem-solving and people skills will benefit from our internship.

Opportunities exist to take on projects in the fields of design, testing, and manufacturing engineering. The Engineering Intern will provide technical and support work for engineering projects. After completion of some project and process training, the PEI will complete active project duties such as engineering calculations, drawings, and/or database management. The candidate must be a strong communicator, self-starter, team player, and business professional.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, this person will:

Provide fundamental technical support in various areas of engineering and operations, as well as specific assigned projects.
Use Company established computer programs to provide data collection, input and data management for engineering studies, projects, and compliance requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Basic analytical ability to recognize patterns in data, information or events to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently is required.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current junior or senior majoring in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 2.5 or higher.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours/week during the summer months with a part-time possibility while school is in session.
Commitment to work for a minimum of 12 weeks.

CORE VALUES – Listed in bold below are Cemen Tech’s six Core Values including an example of each Core Value.

Positive Mindset - We know our attitude affects our performance.
Ingenuity – Better, Faster, Easier.
Accountable - We accept responsibility for our actions.
Do the Right Thing - We will stay productive and be contributors.
Engaged - Listening to understand...acting to accomplish.
Safety - We will reinforce safe habits by our own actions.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a Mechanical Engineer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Cemen Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state regulations, Cemen Tech, Inc., will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Cemen Tech, Inc.

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