Hardware Engineering Design Summer Internship

About Our Group

The Hardware Engineering design team develops mechanics for the next generation of high-capacity disc drives.

About The Role

This is a twelve-week summer 2027 internship at our Shakopee, Minnesota design center.

• Work on a focused project using SolidWorks to design and build measurement fixtures for hard disc drive components.
• Conduct high-accuracy measurements of various performance parameters of these components using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Complete data analysis to summarize results and recommend next steps.
• Share findings and make recommendations to improve existing designs and for potential use on future products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Able to work 100% on site during the internship.
• Able to use SolidWorks to design and detail components.
• Able to conduct extensive lab measurements and testing using state-of-the-art equipment, following equipment training.
• Skillful in using Python to write testing scripts.
• Experience with mechanical instrumentation and tools.
• Prior experience or exposure in mechanical design is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor's student majoring in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be enrolled in Fall 2027.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Strong affinity for a hands-on approach to engineering and interacting with various engineering disciplines.
• Team player, responsible, and motivated.

Location

Shakopee, United States