Mechanical Electrical Engineer Internships
Mechanical electrical engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across power systems, circuit design, and controls work, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing and Consulting & Professional Services, with McCarthy Building, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, and Southern California Edison among the employers posting roles now.
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Description
Work Location: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS)
Address: 27360 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (On-site position)
Department: Testing and Validation
Scope
The co-op student/intern will complete meaningful and productive assignments that enable learning and comprehending product development and commercial development activities. In addition, the co-op student/intern will serve as a research assistant for special projects. This program is designed to develop students for future full-time positions.
Qualifications Required
- Undergraduate student enrolled in a mechanical or electrical engineering program.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Available to work at least 15 hours per week during the academic term, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
- Able to begin the co-op by January 2027.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D / V
Description
Work Location: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS)
Address: 27360 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (On-site position)
Department: Testing and Validation
Scope
The co-op student/intern will complete meaningful and productive assignments that enable learning and comprehending product development and commercial development activities. In addition, the co-op student/intern will serve as a research assistant for special projects. This program is designed to develop students for future full-time positions.
Qualifications Required
- Undergraduate student enrolled in a mechanical or electrical engineering program.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Available to work at least 15 hours per week during the academic term, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
- Able to begin the co-op by January 2027.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D / V
Mechanical Electrical Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Mechanical Electrical Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer programs
Large employers open summer mechanical electrical engineer intern cohorts as early as September of the preceding year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, so openings appear across every season. Starting your search in fall puts you in front of the structured pipelines before they close.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for mechanical electrical engineer interns have little work history to evaluate, so your portfolio does that work. Document two or three complete projects showing your design process, the tools you used (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LTspice), and a final output they can review. A well-organized portfolio file attached to your application is more persuasive than a list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never come through formal recruiting channels.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Mechanical electrical engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering circuits, systems analysis, or design problem-solving, depending on the team's focus. Practice solving problems out loud and explaining your reasoning at each step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large employers in energy, manufacturing, and defense run formal rotational intern programs designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit on a fixed cycle, fill fast, and often close before general postings go up. Identify the ones that fit your focus area and apply in the first wave of their recruiting season.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 38% of the mechanical electrical engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not spending time on roles that don't fit your situation. Filtering first also makes it easier to compare compensation and scope across roles that are actually available to you.
Mechanical Electrical Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mechanical electrical engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio showing documented designs, circuit schematics, or CAD files with the tools used clearly labeled. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a mechanical electrical engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you understand the return-offer timeline. Position yourself by treating every assignment as evidence of full-time readiness without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for mechanical electrical engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest shot at both cycles.
Are mechanical electrical engineer internships paid?
Most professional mechanical electrical engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at larger employers but do appear occasionally at smaller firms and nonprofits, so check each listing individually.
What should a mechanical electrical engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools used and a link or reference to where the work can be seen, such as a CAD portfolio, a circuit simulation file, or a design report. Add relevant coursework in power systems, electronics, or controls. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote mechanical electrical engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the mechanical electrical engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get mechanical electrical engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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