Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Internship (Michigan City, IN)

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Internship (Michigan City, IN) 
Location: Michigan City, IN
Target Program Dates: May 25th – August 6th, 2027
Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location. 
Req ID: 29931 

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Are You the Missing Linc?

Vanair, a Lincoln Electric Company in Michigan City, IN is looking for bright, driven engineering individuals to join our Mechanical Engineering Summer Internship—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and engineering leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience. 
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure. 
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service. 
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities.

Overview of the Program

Vanair’s Mechanical Engineering Internship offers individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings at locations across the U.S. Participants work on meaningful projects in areas such as automation, manufacturing, R&D, and more, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The program includes technical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities like presentations and leadership-led learning sessions. It’s a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in engineering.This position requires participation in our Immersion Day at our Cleveland, OH headquarters during one of your first few weeks. Lincoln Electric will provide and cover all travel arrangements and expenses. 

What You'll Work On

• Evaluate and redesign 330D tooling to improve line efficiency, ergonomics, repeatability, and station throughput. 
• Perform time‑motion studies, benchmark station layouts, and measure cycle‑time improvements. 
• Create CAD updates to tooling and run FEA checks when applicable. 
• Prototype tooling modifications using 3D printing or laser‑cut parts and validate improvements. 
• Support solar testing by setting up solar simulators or outdoor rigs and running controlled test sequences. 
• Instrument devices for voltage, current, and temperature logging and analyze energy‑harvesting performance. 
• Assist with 12V reciprocating compressor testing, including teardown, tolerance measurements, and performance curve characterization. 
• Set up test benches with pressure transducers, tachometers, and thermocouples and conduct NVH baseline measurements. 
• Participate in high‑current jumpstarting software reviews, analyzing protection logic, thermal effects, and current pathways. 
• Create block diagrams, perform failure‑mode analysis, and support bench testing for system safety validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or having already achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering 
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree 
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 
• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.