Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Intern | Jabil

The Tone:
This is a Mechanical Engineering Internship at Jabil, located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jabil is a trusted global manufacturing solutions partner, providing comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing services for the world’s top brands. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Renewables and Energy Infrastructure Mechanical Design department, where you will support the development of sustainable processes and innovative products. Jabil is committed to building vibrant and diverse communities while striving to minimize environmental impact globally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, St. Petersburg, FL

• Team: Renewables and Energy Infrastructure Mechanical Design department
• Mission: Support mechanical design and analysis activities, alongside product factory introduction coordination.
• Tech Stack: 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tool Development: You will help drive the development and maintain tools specifically designed to support mechanical system design, comprehensive documentation, and requirements engineering processes within the department.
• Product Support: You will provide support for product design initiatives and documentation efforts, focusing on both the mechanical system level and the overall product level.
• Component Design: You will support the detailed design and subsequent development of various mechanical system components, including the crucial task of verifying dimensional requirements, interfaces, and specifications necessary to meet product requirements.
• Cost Optimization: You will assist in developing robust cost tracking methods and means to effectively select design options that consistently provide the lowest cost solution while fully meeting specific customer needs and expectations.
• Supplier Coordination: You will coordinate directly with suppliers, whenever applicable, with the goal of ensuring the provision of the best possible technical solutions and cost-effective options for projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires candidates who are a Rising Senior, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is a prerequisite for consideration.
• Experience: Candidates should possess a good understanding of core engineering theory and basic concepts of design. An eagerness for exposure to a real-world design environment, supporting mechanical design and analysis project activities, and product factory introduction coordination is expected. The internship period is May 18, 2026, to August 7, 2026.
• Skills: Essential technical skills include proficiency in 3D CAD software, foundational knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and an understanding of the basics of heat transfer. Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite is also required. Beyond technical abilities, the role demands effective communication in English, the capacity to work effectively as part of a global team, and a self-starter mentality demonstrating the ability to drive work independently. Key leadership skills such as agility, the ability to build trusting relationships, strong decision-making skills, and resilience are also highly valued.