2026 Mechanical Engineering Internship Opportunities

Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland 

At Copeland, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business. 

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you’ll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands-on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us. 

What to Expect 

• Real projects with real impact—from day one 

• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth 

• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths 

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion 

Ready to build what's next—for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland! 

The Team & Role 

If you are a Mechanical Engineering Student looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you within our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Department!  Based at our Sidney, Ohio or St. Louis, Missouri locations, you will improve your skills learned in the classroom by balancing the priorities of multiple engineering teams and projects. You will collaborate with different departments in addition to their own, in areas such as Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Materials, Management, etc. You will need to be willing to spend time in a manufacturing setting, in a lab/testing environment, and/or be willing to work in an office setting. Your responsibilities will combine individual tasks as well as collaborative work or group projects.  

Potential Internship Roles within the Engineering Groups:

• Project Engineering - Participate in problem solving teams, collaborate with Designers and the test lab to prove out new concepts, work on cross functional teams to optimize company processes, and conduct research into legacy test data to analyze product’s performance against new products in development.

• Manufacturing Quality Engineering - Troubleshoot equipment and gages, design and implement process improvements, and maintain document control.  Candidate will gain experience in GD&T, print reading, and measuring parts to specifications, which could include CMM usage.  Candidate will also have the opportunity to use Oracle, Teamcenter, PCDMIS, Siemens NX, Inventor, Lighthouse, and configuration control software programs. 

• Modeling & Simulation - Assist in generating simulation models, gathering necessary inputs including geometric data, material properties and boundary conditions. Gain exposure to and support initiatives involving optimization methods, machine learning applications, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) aimed at improving product performance and reliability. 

• New Product Development - Work hand-in-hand with other engineers in the development of cutting-edge scroll compression technology, with the objective of creating sustainable, low GWP solutions on a global scale. Activities will include managing builds, working in our labs to monitor testing and collecting/summarizing data.

• Design Engineering - Assist in designing and observing testing of HVAC components and systems to support new product development, sustaining and performance optimization. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality) to support prototyping, testing, and product improvement initiatives, as well as preparing detailed documentation and reports on design changes. 

Available Terms with Start & End Dates:

• Spring - 1/5/26 - 5/15/26

• Summer - 5/18/26 - 8/14/26

• Fall - 8/17/26 - 12/18/26

 Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day  

• Assisting with various research, testing, and evaluations  

• Processing documentation and conducting data analysis  

• Conducting manufacturing audits  

• Attending department, team and project meetings as necessary  

• Assisting with process improvement projects tied to manufacturing  

• Collaborating with other engineers, teams and departments  

What You Bring 

You have the ability to identify a problem and conceptualize a solution.  You bring a combination of design and hands-on experience to prototype solutions to various manufacturing issues.  You are able to work in a team and collaborate with others in the organization to find the best solution possible. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

• Anticipated Graduation of December 2026 or May 2027 

• Strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or product design

• Skills or coursework in areas such as CAD/3D modeling, machining, data analysis, Lean/continuous improvement, or automation

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role 

Why Copeland? 

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits 

• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment  

• Access to social, networking, and professional development events 

• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location. 

Work Authorization   

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.