Paid Summer Internship, Engineering Majors

About the Role

CTDI is seeking Engineering Interns for a Summer Internship in West Chester, PA. This program is designed for rising Juniors and Seniors to apply classroom knowledge to real engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects related to product testing, automation, manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Assist with hardware, software, and mechanical design initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering drawings, reports, and work instructions.
• Analyze data and identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world engineering challenges.

What Makes Our Program Different

• Own a project with tangible business impact.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from an experienced engineer.
• Participate in professional development workshops focused on leadership, communication, and career growth.
• Network with fellow interns, engineers, managers, and company leaders.
• Gain exposure to engineering, manufacturing, testing, repair, and logistics operations.
• Tour CTDI’s engineering labs, manufacturing shops, and operational facilities.
• Present your final project and accomplishments to engineering leadership and executives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Mechanical Engineering Candidates

• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with other CAD platforms such as Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar is also acceptable.
• Design for manufacturing experience, including hands-on experience with machinery such as CNC equipment, machining/programming, or additive manufacturing/3D printing.
• Robotics experience or knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, assemblies, and mechanical design principles.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Candidates

• Experience with programming, preferably using object-oriented languages such as C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Experience with other programming languages and development environments is also welcome.
• Familiarity with electronics, hardware troubleshooting, embedded systems, or test equipment.
• Exposure to networking concepts, telecommunications systems, or network engineering is a plus.
• Personal, academic, or project-based hardware/software development experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.