Mechanical Engineer Intern (Aerospace) - Summer 2027

Sensata TechnologiesSensata TechnologiesVista, California, United States
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Posted

9/16/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$32 - $32/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will build, test, and debug prototype samples while working in teams to solve complex technical problems. They will also create engineering prints, perform design verification, and apply statistical methods to data analysis.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently pursuing a B.S., M.Eng., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible for ITAR/EAR authorization.

Key skills

Mechanical engineeringPrototypingData analysisStatistical methodsDesign verificationTechnical problem solvingEngineering printsExperimental testingCommunicationTeamworkInitiativeCreative thinking

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Sensata Technologies

Industry

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Employees

7,667

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) is a global industrial technology company with more than 100 years of experience in mission-critical design and innovation of sensor-rich solutions that help customers solve difficult challenges in the automotive, aircraft, industrial, heavy vehicle, off-road, HVAC and marine industries. With more than 16,000 employees and operations in 13 countries, Sensata’s solutions help to make products safer, cleaner, more efficient, and electrified. Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action (AA) /Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Employer.

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Job categories

EngineeringManufacturing

Description

Sensata Interns have the unique opportunity to work on a technical project in one of our engineering divisions. Throughout the internship experience, you will receive direct feedback from peers and managers, engage with other interns in the program, and will have multiple learning opportunities through Lunch and Learn presentations and training courses. Our Intern Program is inclusive to all our US sites and is designed to give each intern a concentrated view of what it is like to be an engineer at Sensata. Internship projects vary from year to year and are based on current business needs at the time of the internship. Specific details will be provided prior to your start date, but all projects are technical and require a sound understanding of engineering principles. As a Mechanical Engineering intern possible responsibilities could include: Build, test and debug prototype samples. Work in teams to solve complex technical problems and support high volume production lines. Create engineering prints and specifications. Apply statistical methods to data analysis. Interface with customers on key design issues. Work in teams to identify and implement the best possible solutions and support high volume production lines. Performing design verification on original and/or derivative ideas using diagnostic and experimental methods. Determines design approaches and parameters. Evaluate equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Successful candidates will be able to: Apply core engineering concepts to solve complex, unfamiliar, and novel problems Clearly and concisely communicate complex information to peers, managers, and customers Take initiative and think creatively Overcome obstacles and tenaciously drive to achieve goals Achieve results with teams, as a colleague and as a leader Requirements: Must be currently pursuing B.S., M.Eng., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident status is required for this position This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization. At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. In addition to the competitive hourly rates offered, all interns receive a sign-on bonus. Interns at Sensata Technologies are eligible to participate in benefits including paid holidays, sick time, and medical insurance. Engineering/IT Intern Hourly Rates Sophomore Graduating 2030: $25.00 Junior Graduating 2029: $27.00 Senior Graduating 2028: $29.00 Graduate Students: $32.00 #LI-KK2 SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Prototyping
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical methods
  • Design verification
  • Technical problem solving
  • Engineering prints
  • Experimental testing
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Creative thinking

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • Medical insurance

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