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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Instrumentation Intern - Summer 2027

Location

Oakdale, MN

Duration

Approximately 12, beginning June 2027

About Us

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.

Internship Project

The intern will work on a structured project designed to:

• Address a meaningful business need
• Deliver measurable outcomes
• Be completed within the internship timeframe
• Provide exposure to cross-functional collaboration
• Result in a final presentation and/or deliverable

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot mechanical issues identified during manufacturing, testing, and field use.
• Assemble and evaluate mechanical prototypes.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Understanding of analog and digital circuits.

Preferred

• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Understanding engineering drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T fundamentals.
• Previous internship or leadership experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with food safety testing instruments
• Exposure to real business challenges and projects
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with leaders and team members
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience presenting business recommendations to leadership

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Develop knowledge of the industry and business operations
• Strengthen professional communication skills
• Gain practical experience applying academic concepts
• Build project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Deliver a final project demonstrating business impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in intern events and learning sessions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.