Mechanical Designer Intern
Garmin
Olathe, KSFresher11m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- CADCircuit designWindowsTroubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Olathe · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD55%Troubleshooting25%Circuit design4%Windows1%of 135 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Garmin is seeking a full-time Intern - Mechanical Designer at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role involves supporting the development of mechanical solutions through CAD modeling, drafting, documentation, testing, and technical support within a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the completion of basic mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products.
- Apply knowledge of math, science, and physics, strong spatial skills, and a pragmatic approach to partner with experienced engineers and mechanical designers in taking product concepts to mass production.
- Model basic parts/components including:
- Injection molded plastic
- Die cast aluminum and zinc
- Sheet metal
- CNC machined and screw machine fabricated parts
- Compression molded rubber
- Extrusions
- Display components
- Flex circuits
- Touch panels
- Speaker enclosures
- Mounting systems
- Assist with sourcing of components such as:
- Electrical connectors
- Speakers
- Microphones
- LCD’s
- Backlights
- Keypads
- Switches
- Electric motors
- Screw machined parts
- Rotary controls
- Batteries
- Antennas
- Coordinate basic test plans and assist in executing product testing to verify compliance with design requirements.
- Interface with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and other departments for discussion of basic designs.
- Maintain configuration control of documentation for products in production and interface with available drafting and document control resources.
- Take feedback from Mechanical Engineers and update mechanical designs per recommendations and thoroughly document work in an organized manner.
- Effectively present information through reports, meetings, and other means of communication.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CAD knowledge and/or experience.
- PC/Windows environment experience.
- Demonstrated strengths in math, science, physics, and practical application coursework.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, or other related field.
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule).
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) desired.
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.