Mechanical Engineering Intern

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 3,200 specialists in consumer, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, manufacturing, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Europe, and the Nordics.

Job Description

PA Consulting empowers people through design, engineering, and science. As a consultancy, PA works across an array of industries and disciplines to turn inventive ideas into innovative products that meet the challenging goals of our clients. We work in everything from surgical robotics to tiny audio devices to industrial construction tools. 

We seek intern candidates who are dedicated to applying practical engineering skills and who look at this as an opportunity to learn and develop themselves while effectively working on-real world challenges. 

PA engineering interns gain exposure to product development as members of active project teams. As activities are heavily project-determined, an intern could find themselves involved in different phases of the development cycle. 

Typical intern activities may include: 

• early phase conceptualization and brainstorming 

• collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams 

• design and fabrication of prototype mechanical models/systems 

• use of SolidWorks or other CAD programs for mechanical design development 

• use of basic shop tools and equipment 

• troubleshooting of models/systems 

• testing/optimization of systems for subsequent commercialization 

• interfacing directly with vendors and potentially clients 

• developing code to interface with electromechanical systems or analyze datasets 

Qualifications

Additional qualities we are looking for: 

• enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in an informal work environment with minimal supervision 

• aptitude with hand and machine tools 

• familiarity with SolidWorks as a primary tool for engineering development 

The signing of a non-disclosure agreement to maintain client confidentiality is a necessary condition of employment. 

Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio or samples of work in the form of slides and/or physical objects to their interview for review and discussion. 

Additional Information

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

In compliance with California Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of California and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. California Hourly rate $26.00 - $30.00