Engineering Intern

Ivy Tech Community College

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Summer Engineering Research Intern position is a paid experiential learning opportunity designed for Ivy Tech Engineering and Green2Gold students. Interns will participate in a structured faculty-mentored research experience focused on computational modeling simulation and AI-assisted engineering design.
This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering problems preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing mechanical design and engineering analysis while strengthening transfer readiness to four-year institutions.

Conduct applied engineering research under faculty supervision
Develop and analyze computational models and simulations using engineering software (e.g. ANSYS)
Apply engineering fundamentals to open-ended real-world problems
Assist in AI/ML integration for engineering design and analysis workflows
Interpret and validate simulation results using engineering judgment
Participate in weekly progress meetings and technical reviews
Document research findings in a technical report and conference-style paper
Deliver a formal end-of-program presentation to faculty and industry partners

Enrolled in an Engineering or Green2Gold program at Ivy Tech
Minimum GPA of 3.5 required
Completion of MATH211 MATH212 and PHYS220 required before the start of the internship
Strong interest in engineering analysis modeling or research
Ability to commit to the full 8-week internship

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

Fee remission for employees spouses and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Required Experience:

Intern

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits