Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Mechanical Engineering Intern

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we're looking to add a Mechanical Engineering Intern located in our Columbia, SC site.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Intern will assist with daily engineering tasks while learning, collaborating and working alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams.

What a typical day looks like:

• Assist Engineering Team with time studies, reviewing documentation, drawings and CAD
• Monitor Engineering DOE (Design Of Experiment) projects
• Collaborate with Engineering Team with writing reports and reporting findings to team
• Attend team meetings and support project work as needed

Student qualities we're seeking for this internship assignment:

• Rising Senior student pursuing Mechanical/Industrial Engineering major
• CAD tools (Solidworks) experience
• Lean/Six Sigma helpful
• Enthusiastic about working in a manufacturing environment
• Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills
• Previous internship experience a plus!

Internship Program Requirements:

• Available to work 40 hours/week (on-site) for a 10-12 week Summer term assignment
• Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Job Category: Intern

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).