Engineering Co-Op Internship at MPI

Kickstart Your Engineering Career with MPI's Co-Op Internship Program

Position Summary: 

Jumpstart your engineering career with MPI, the world-wide leader of wax-room and ceramic core injection, assembly, and automation equipment. Our Engineering Co-Op program is tailor-made for mechanical and electrical engineering students eager to integrate cutting-edge technologies into real-world applications. If you’re ready to be a pivotal part of a dynamic team, MPI is looking for you!

Program Duration:

This 3-6 month co-op is designed to immerse you in MPI’s design and manufacturing processes through hands-on, project-based experience under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

What You’ll Do:

Mechanical Engineering:

  • Support continuous improvement in our LEAN culture.
  • Perform product assembly, testing, and documentation.
  • Participate in new product development and brainstorming sessions.

Electrical/Controls Engineering:

  • Get hands-on with software programming for robotics, PLCs, HMIs.
  • Develop and design electrical panels and create schematics.
  • Assemble, test, and report on complex electromechanical systems.

Key Benefits:

  • Direct supervision by experienced team members.
  • Real-world application of classroom theory.
  • Opportunity to work on robotics and automation.
  • Potential for permanent employment post-graduation.

Who You Are:

  • A junior or senior in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Keen on system dynamics, controls theory, or CAD.
  • A problem solver with a methodical approach.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. as needed in a typical office and manufacturing environment.

Hear from our past Interns:

How I would describe my time interning at MPI:

How I would describe my time interning at MPI: MPI gave me great real world and practical experience while working on my degrees. I was able to learn… Read more “How I would describe my time interning at MPI:”

Allison Gardener

My internship at MPI was very valuable

My internship at MPI was very valuable in teaching us lessons that cannot be taught in school. We had hands-on projects that we were responsible for from the… Read more “My internship at MPI was very valuable”

Sean Cerven

Work Accomplished as an intern at MPI

Work Accomplished as an intern at MPI: Analyzed, tested, and improved the wax injection machine procedures by reducing operational costs.  Executed testing on the 55X prototype, the next… Read more “Work Accomplished as an intern at MPI”

Noah Bauer

Why MPI?

MPI is not just about machines; it’s about fostering innovation and efficiency through LEAN manufacturing. We’re a company that values personal development and team collaboration. By joining our co-op program, you will not only gain invaluable experience but also have the opportunity to grow into a permanent position within our experienced team.

 

Apply Today:

Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering? Join MPI’s Engineering Co-Op Internship program and help us drive innovation in manufacturing solutions. Complete our internship application or call our office to learn more.

This internship is in collaboration with SUNY New Paltz and BOCES, and recognized by the Council of Industry as a prime opportunity for up-and-coming engineers. Don’t miss out on the chance to develop, contribute, and possibly secure a future with MPI!

There are currently no openings in our co-op program.
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