Intern - Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview

Intern - Mechanical Engineering at Oceanit, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This summer internship offers you the opportunity to work on trailblazing, real-world projects, gain hands‐on experience, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and engineering. At Oceanit—one of Hawaii’s largest and most forward-thinking innovation companies—you’ll challenge the status quo and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on real-world projects such as designing mechanical systems, developing prototypes, improving energy-efficient machines, or enhancing safety equipment for first responders.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other professionals on projects including product design, optimizing manufacturing processes, developing robotics or automated systems, and testing mechanical performance.
• Conceive and develop your own mechanical engineering project proposal and present it to the Review Committee, demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and practical problem-solving.
• Gain hands-on field experience by collecting performance data, testing prototypes, or assisting with the assembly and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate (within the past year) or currently enrolled/accepted in a degree-seeking program at a 2-year or 4-year college/university, or graduate/professional school.
• Major in Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy, Physics, or a related technology field.
• Academic or work experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, manufacturing, or product design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with high initiative and experience across various aspects of product development and engineering.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $16-$30/hour (depending on education level and experience).
• Note: This internship does not provide a housing stipend or travel budget.