Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2026 at RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering()is seeking candidatesto Intern as part of our engineering team at our home office in Dubuque IA. As a member of our team the selected candidates will work with our engineering staffto support highly engineered designs using state of the art tools.This is an Internship position for the Summer of 2026 that could lead to additional opportunities within our organization for future employment.Mechanical Engineering InternJob DescriptionThe job duties for these positions are associated witha wide range of product development applications for current and new products which include:Concept and develop of mechanical components and systems that may include multiple plastic processes castings stamped or laser cut parts and welding or bondingUse 3-D Modeling software to create and assemble componentsCreation and support of 2-D drawings and specification documentationAttend product design review meetings.Support of prototype fabrication and/or constructionCreateBill of Materials information and other documentation for product releaseRequirementsCurrently enrolled Junior or Senior in BSME or AG Engineering program at accredited College or UniversityAbility to work on numerous tasks concurrentlyBasic Microsoft Office skillsAbility to meet deadlines and commitmentsStrong analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skillsStrong mechanical aptitudeExcellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team Desired AttributesExperience in 3-D Modeling Software; SolidWorks Inventor or CreoPrevious design development and fabrication or manufacturing experienceExposure to off-road farming or other mobile equipmentCompensation for this job will be based on the candidates skills and experience level. Between $26 and $28 per hour.Why work for RFARFA Engineering has provided machine design and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is project-based product development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Centers in Minneapolis and Dubuque as well as numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.Equal Opportunity and Veteran FriendlyRequired Experience:Intern Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Intern Department / Functional Area: Mechanical Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 26 - 28