Intern - Mechanical Engineer (CNC Machining Focus)

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Mechanical Engineering Internship with emphasis on CNC Machining and Automation for a new product. This opportunity is temporary employment for engineering and robotics students who are seeking an internship in a manufacturing facility. This is a paid internship for 20 hours (except holidays) and begins in September 2025 and continues onto the Spring semester 2026. This internship is located in Mesa, AZ and will require 100% on site attendance.

Pay is set at $21/hr, 20 hours a week that can be worked between 6am and 5pm Monday-Friday

Focus on machining, design, and automation within the factory to meet both the customers' requirements and the internal manufacturing requirements.

The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated engineering student who is ready for a challenging internship in a fast-paced, electronics manufacturing environment.

Skills Required:

• Design, interpret, and follow engineering drawings and technical documents (Experienced Solidworks user preferred)
• Analyze complex instructions to assess for flaws/clarity
• Utilize hand/power and precision assembly tools
• Experience operating CNC Mill and Lathe

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the assembly and machining of the necessary prototypes
  
• Participate in implementation of customer design requirements
• Aid in development of manufacturing processes for New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Aid in development and execution of product build instructions
• Collaborate with engineering peers on early prototype manufacturing
• Collaborate with engineering peers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for design enhancement
• Verify completed work, checking dimensions, materials to be used and quantities per the verification plan

Education: Ideally pursuing degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or other relevant engineering majors.

Geographical Location: Arizona: Mesa

Physical Location: Mesa, AZ

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Schedule: M-F 0600-1700, 20 hours/week

Part Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.