Mechanical Engineering Intern Jobs in Missouri

Mechanical Engineering Intern jobs in Missouri draw steady demand across aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every stage from first-year undergraduates to rising seniors seeking capstone-level experience. The heaviest hiring concentrates in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where employers like Boeing, Emerson Electric, and Leggett & Platt maintain large engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties are thermal systems, product design, and manufacturing process improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerIntroba
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring4
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor of Science

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Intern, Mechanical Engineering Designer
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Intern, Mechanical Engineering Designer
Introba
St. Louis, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$23 - $28/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Intern, Mechanical Engineering Designer (Fire Protection Designer)
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Intern, Mechanical Engineering Designer (Fire Protection Designer)
Introba
St. Louis, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$23 - $28/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Water (St. Louis)
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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Water (St. Louis)
Burns & McDonnell
St. Louis, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
5,001-10,000

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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc
Marston, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
501-1,000

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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Fenton, Missouri
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$20 - $25/hr
1,001-5,000

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Mechanical Engineering Intern Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
4 jobs
Fenton
1 job
Marston
1 job
Clifton Hill
1 job

Mechanical Engineering Intern Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Introba2 open roles
Associated Electric Cooperative2 open roles
Jacobs1 open role

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineering intern jobs across Missouri.

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited mechanical engineering or related undergraduate degree program
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design tasks
  • Coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or materials science relevant to the role
  • Ability to work on-site at a Missouri facility for the full internship duration
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams
  • Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, or basic manufacturing tolerancing standards

Mechanical Engineering Intern Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a mechanical engineering intern in Missouri?

Becoming a mechanical engineering intern in Missouri requires current enrollment in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program at a Missouri university such as Missouri University of Science and Technology, Washington University in St. Louis, or the University of Missouri. No state license is required to intern, but completing core engineering coursework and building CAD proficiency before applying significantly improves your competitiveness with Missouri's aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing employers.

Which companies hire mechanical engineering interns in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring mechanical engineering interns in Missouri include Introba, Associated Electric Cooperative, and Jacobs, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's deep aerospace and advanced manufacturing base means many of these employers offer structured, project-based internships tied to real production or R&D work.

Which Missouri cities have the most mechanical engineering intern jobs?

St. Louis, Fenton, and Marston account for the most mechanical engineering intern openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its concentration of aerospace and defense contractors and large industrial manufacturers, while Kansas City's automotive assembly and systems engineering presence drives demand there, and smaller markets like Rolla and Columbia benefit from proximity to Missouri S&T and the University of Missouri.

Are there remote mechanical engineering intern jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical engineering intern roles are largely hands-on, requiring access to labs, CAD workstations, manufacturing floors, or test equipment, which limits remote work. About 100% of mechanical engineering intern openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover simulation, computational modeling, or documentation-heavy design support rather than physical prototyping or production work.

How can I get hired as a mechanical engineering intern in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying through your university's cooperative education or career services office, where Missouri employers like Boeing, Emerson Electric, and General Motors post structured internship cohorts specifically designed for students with no prior industry experience. Completing a personal CAD project or a university design competition entry gives your application something concrete. Lateral entry from a manufacturing technician or lab assistant role at a Missouri facility is also a recognized path into a first engineering internship.

Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineering intern jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to mechanical engineering intern jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your program and availability, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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