Engineering Intern

Summer Engineering Intern

Flowserve Corporation, a global leader in flow-management products and services, is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern for our Cookeville, Tennessee valve manufacturing facility. This internship provides hands-on experience with the design, testing, and validation of valve products while exposing the student to how engineering supports manufacturing, order fulfillment, and product development. The ideal candidate is a Mechanical Engineering student who has completed their junior year and has a strong interest in applied engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Hours: 7 AM – 4 PM

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, testing, and proofing of valve products and components
• Work in the engineering lab to learn and perform valve testing procedures, interpret data, and understand performance characteristics
• Assist the order engineering team in learning the ERP system and understanding how drawings, routings, and bills of materials (BOM) support manufacturing
• Partner with the product engineering team to learn about valve materials, design concepts, and engineering standards
• Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and how engineering decisions affect production, quality, and reliability
• Complete a final report or presentation summarizing learning outcomes and demonstrating an understanding of how engineering integrates with the manufacturing process

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a junior-level Mechanical Engineering student or similar discipline
• Strong interest in hands-on engineering, mechanical systems, testing, and manufacturing
• Ability to work onsite in Cookeville, TN, for 10 weeks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn technical procedures, follow test methods, and work safely in a lab and manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Exposure to 3D CAD modeling or engineering drawings
• Familiarity with basic testing or lab equipment
• Interest in valves, fluid control equipment, or mechanical product design
• Coursework in materials, fluid mechanics, or mechanics of machines
• Experience with ERP systems, BOMs, or manufacturing documentation (school or internship)