Mechanical Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Mechanical Engineering Intern role is full-time and onsite in Columbus, OH. Compensation is $20–$40 per hour. Battelle’s Defense Materials Solutions team develops specialized equipment and solutions for challenging engineering projects. The intern contributes to multidisciplinary projects involving ocean and other challenging environments. The role supports design, material research and selection, fabrication, testing, laboratory support, and hardware work, helping project teams deliver specialized equipment for government and commercial customers.

What you'll do

• Support engineering projects involving sensor packaging, underwater vehicle payloads and support equipment, and underwater energy and communications systems
• contribute to design, product and material research and selection, fabrication, testing, laboratory support and maintenance, and hardware work
• collaborate with CAD designers, engineers, scientists, fabricators, and technicians
• execute assigned tasks and report status
• travel may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical engineering intern

summer 2027

engineering internship

ocean engineering

mechanical design

underwater systems

fabrication

testing

columbus oh

battelle

$20–$40/hour

government security clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules
• employee resource groups
• social and professional networking events
• philanthropic involvement opportunities. A $2,000 housing stipend is available to students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university.

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in ocean, mechanical, or aerospace engineering or an equivalent curriculum at an ABET-accredited university. Must be a sole U.S. citizen able to obtain government security clearance.

About the employer

Battelle Memorial Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.