Mechanical Engineer Intern

Who is Re:Build Manufacturing?

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. The Re:Build Way principles

Who is Re:Build Fikst?

Re:Build Fikst, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is a dynamic product development and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington, MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology, design their products, and bring those products to production. Re:Build Fikst's areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, robotics, and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in-house laboratory and rapid prototyping capability including CNCs, 3D printers, waterjet and laser cutters, which help facilitate our ability to prototype and innovate fast. As part of Re:Build Manufacturing, we are able to collaborate with other member sites and leverage a greater network of capabilities including composites, industrial design, structural analysis, and embedded systems design.

Who we are looking for

• Creative problem solvers who can connect scientific theory with engineering design to create novel products.
• Strong communicators who can convey why their designs are good and appropriate solutions to our clients’ challenges.
• Hands-on craftspeople who like to build breadboards and refined prototypes.
• Life-long learners who can take on a challenge in a field new to them and quickly contribute to solutions.
• Collaborators that enjoy working on technical teams that regularly include scientists, electrical engineers, optical engineers, manufacturing partners, and industrial designers.
• Results oriented engineers who want to work in a streamlined environment that has the right tools to get the job done and minimizes bottlenecks.

What you'll get to do

We’re hiring mechanical engineering interns excited about product development. In this role engineers will gain experience with mechanical design and consulting. Engineers will work on product development teams to bring new products and technologies to market. They will gain experience developing designs, building and testing prototypes, and using the knowledge gained through testing to refine and improve on previous designs. Fikst’s projects are all hands-on and our prototyping shop includes CNC mills, lathe, 3D-printers, laser cutters and a variety of other scientific and engineering equipment. Engineers will also gain experience meeting with and presenting to clients. This role is intended to last at least three months and ideally could last up to six months. Timing and start dates will be discussed during the interview process. 

What you bring to the Team

• In the process of a B.S.M.E.
• Broad technical background and the desire to learn more
• 3D CAD experience (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.)
• Experience designing biomedical products

Additional Details

When: June 2027

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $31.00. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits

The BIG payoff

We are a company that is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all company levels!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.