8086 - Design Engineering Intern

The Design Engineer Intern will support the Design Engineering team during the earlystages of product development, contributing to concept generation, designdocumentation, engineering analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The roleprovides hands-on exposure to product design processes, engineering tools,manufacturing considerations, and project execution while supporting the growth andscalability of the Engineering Business Unit in Toluca.The intern will work closely with Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and EngineeringManagers to develop technical skills and gain practical experience in product developmentfrom concept through release.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development SupportAnalyze, evaluate, and understand customer design work packages, specifications, andproject requirements.Assist in developing engineering concepts, design proposals, and technical solutions.Support the creation and maintenance of CAD models, engineering drawings, and designdocumentation.Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions.Assist in BOM creation, revision control, and engineering change documentation.Engineering AnalysisConduct basic engineering calculations and feasibility studies.Support tolerance stack-up evaluations and design validation activities.Research materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices.Assist in identifying potential design risks and proposing corrective actions.Process & Productivity ImprovementDevelop and maintain engineering tracking tools, databases, and dashboards.Gather, organize, and analyze engineering productivity metrics.Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.Assist in documenting and standardizing engineering procedures and best practices.Project SupportTrack project deliverables, milestones, and engineering activities.Support communication and coordination between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers,and project management teams.Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and technical summaries for internal andcustomer reviews.RequirementsTechnical SkillsBasic understanding of engineering design principles.Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, or similar).Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred.Experience with data analysis, Power BI, or engineering dashboards.Preferred QualificationsPrevious academic or internship experience in product design or manufacturing.Exposure to automotive, retail display, consumer products, or industrial products.Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Attention to detail and organizational skills.Effective communication and teamwork.Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.BenefitsIntern compensation

The Design Engineer Intern will support the Design Engineering team during the early

stages of product development, contributing to concept generation, design

documentation, engineering analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role

provides hands-on exposure to product design processes, engineering tools,

manufacturing considerations, and project execution while supporting the growth and

scalability of the Engineering Business Unit in Toluca.

The intern will work closely with Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and Engineering

Managers to develop technical skills and gain practical experience in product development

from concept through release.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development Support

Analyze, evaluate, and understand customer design work packages, specifications, and

project requirements.

Assist in developing engineering concepts, design proposals, and technical solutions.

Support the creation and maintenance of CAD models, engineering drawings, and design

documentation.

Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions.

Assist in BOM creation, revision control, and engineering change documentation.

Engineering Analysis

Conduct basic engineering calculations and feasibility studies.

Support tolerance stack-up evaluations and design validation activities.

Research materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices.

Assist in identifying potential design risks and proposing corrective actions.

Process & Productivity Improvement

Develop and maintain engineering tracking tools, databases, and dashboards.

Gather, organize, and analyze engineering productivity metrics.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

Assist in documenting and standardizing engineering procedures and best practices.

Project Support

Track project deliverables, milestones, and engineering activities.

Support communication and coordination between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers,

and project management teams.

Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and technical summaries for internal and

customer reviews.

Requirements

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of engineering design principles.

Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, or similar).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred.

Experience with data analysis, Power BI, or engineering dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous academic or internship experience in product design or manufacturing.

Exposure to automotive, retail display, consumer products, or industrial products.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Effective communication and teamwork.

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Intern compensation

We are ALTEN Mexico, an engineering company that provides specialized solutions for engineering, technology and product development projects. Our team of more than 250 people work across industries including: Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & insurance, Telecom & Multimedia and Rail. We offer project design development, test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing solutions through different levels of service that ensure quality and autonomy to our client’s projects.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExb6IPxw5Kf33jh2-FrHQQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altenmx/

We are ALTEN Mexico, an engineering company that provides specialized solutions for engineering, technology and product development projects. Our team of more than 250 people work across industries including: Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & insurance, Telecom & Multimedia and Rail. We offer project design development, test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing solutions through different levels of service that ensure quality and autonomy to our client’s projects.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExb6IPxw5Kf33jh2-FrHQQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altenmx/