Summer 2026 Engineering Internship Opportunities (SUMME005696)

With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has immediate openings for a Design R&D Manufacturing & Automation Engineering Summer Internships for Summer 2026!

Design Engineer Internship

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustain the production of existing designs
• Create designs and drawings based on engineering specifications and customer requirements
• Write/Review/Edit test plans and engineering reports in support of new and existing programs
• Assist in qualification test programs
• Assist manufacturing and the test lab with creating tooling designs for new and existing designs
• Troubleshoot processes and tooling to resolve manufacturing and test issues
• Maintain accurate orderly project records including design and test data customer specifications directives etc.
• Interact with internal customers as an engineering representative

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering curriculum
• Mechanical aptitude displayed through work experience or personal hobbies/projects
• Experience with group work environments
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Familiarity with machining and manufacturing methods and processes
• Mechanical design experience
• 3D modeling and drawing creation with Creo (or equivalent software)

R&D Engineer Internship

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering analysis and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs
• Write/Review/Edit test plans and engineering reports in support of new and existing programs
• Assist in qualification test programs
• Assist manufacturing and the test lab with creating tooling designs for new and existing designs
• Troubleshoot processes and tooling to resolve manufacturing and test issues
• Create designs and drawings based on engineering specifications or descriptions of customer requirements
• Maintain accurate orderly project records including design and test data customer specifications directives etc.
• Interact with internal customers as an engineering representative

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office proficient
• Mechanical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects or work experience
• Experience with group work environments.
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with machining and manufacturing methods and processes
• Mechanical design experience
• Working knowledge of Creo
• MathCAD familiarity
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Manufacturing Engineer Internship

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs
• Assist manufacturing with tooling organization system
• Troubleshoot processes and tooling to resolve manufacturing issues
• Create designs and drawings based on engineering specifications or descriptions of customer requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office proficient
• Mechanical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects or work experience
• Experience with group work environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Automation Engineer Internship

Responsibilities

• Support the Automation and Software Group with any required technical needs
• Work within Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis and visualization
• Document new or improved processes
• Review standard work for completeness and ease of understanding
• Coordinate with IT to ensure full communication and support for all ASG projects
• Take lead on projects to see through to completion
• Build an understanding of manufacturing processes
• Research best practices and IIoT capabilities
• Possibility to work hands-on with electronics sensors and robotics
• Assist with analyzing current systems to identify gaps or possible improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Good personal organizational skills to control productivity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD experience
• Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience with SQL and writing queries
• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic Arduinos Raspberry Pi Python
• Like to work hands-on breadboarding electronics
• Interest in robotics and machine learning
• Experience with data visualization tools

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings components and essential systems for the industrial defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919 the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015 RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920 Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft rotorcraft submarines and land based vehicles.

At Sargent our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargents continuing investment in people assets technology and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the companys commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity Respects & Values People Customer Focus Teamwork Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves

• Integrity- We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical honest in all interactions delivers good news and bad and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair credible confidential fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity recognizes and supports the accomplishments talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus- We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time every time. Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork- We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive engaged and collaborative sharing information ideas and experiences to accomplish goals improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player demonstrated through attendance and punctuality works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus- We focus on the outcome not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement- We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

Required Experience:

Intern