Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
New grad mechanical design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings reflect Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate hiring across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, with employers like Tesla, ABB, and KLA hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Engineering
The Role
Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
- This position will be in the Mechanical Designer office to get a feel for the engineering design work we do as well as involvement in our Engineering Capital Project management and execution across all facilities.
- This will provide the intern some exposure to a number of different functional areas throughout their summer internship with us.
- Summer Internship in Process Controls dealing with new capital projects across all plants.
- Technology/process focused projects including developing scope, project requests, equipment requisition, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
- Reverse engineering components and assemblies through our Green Tag Process for the purpose of cost savings, lead time reduction and reliability improvements.
- Assist in control systems for capital projects for new equipment and upgrades.
- Support innovation, best practices, and value for the organization.
- Investigates new technologies to see if they are viable for applications and reports findings to their direct manager.
- Identifies repetitive issues to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for.
- Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.
Job Description
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Engineering
The Role
Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
- This position will be in the Mechanical Designer office to get a feel for the engineering design work we do as well as involvement in our Engineering Capital Project management and execution across all facilities.
- This will provide the intern some exposure to a number of different functional areas throughout their summer internship with us.
- Summer Internship in Process Controls dealing with new capital projects across all plants.
- Technology/process focused projects including developing scope, project requests, equipment requisition, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
- Reverse engineering components and assemblies through our Green Tag Process for the purpose of cost savings, lead time reduction and reliability improvements.
- Assist in control systems for capital projects for new equipment and upgrades.
- Support innovation, best practices, and value for the organization.
- Investigates new technologies to see if they are viable for applications and reports findings to their direct manager.
- Identifies repetitive issues to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for.
- Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.
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Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mechanical design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on proof of skill, not years of experience. A portfolio showing CAD models, capstone projects, or internship work gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA signals readiness on day one. Applying to roles that explicitly list zero to two years as acceptable, or that mention new graduates, puts you in the right candidate pool from the start.
Which companies hire entry level mechanical design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level mechanical design engineers right now include Tesla, ABB, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large manufacturers and aerospace firms to product-focused startups and engineering consultancies that build out their junior talent pipelines year-round.
Are there remote entry level mechanical design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level lean on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 8% of entry level mechanical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in companies where design review and CAD collaboration happen digitally. Fully remote positions exist but are less common than in purely software-based fields.
Are these new grad mechanical design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mechanical design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for roles with those signals narrows the list to employers actively open to candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical design engineers?
Entry Level mechanical design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain steady product development cycles, rely on CAD-proficient junior engineers to support design teams, and typically offer structured onboarding that suits candidates coming straight out of a degree program or internship.