Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18 to $20/hr

Elkington Motors

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Internships (Part-Time) Provo, UT
Elkington Motors invites students to apply for part-time engineering internships. Whether youre a freshman eager to learn or a senior ready to lead, youll contribute to real electric-vehicle builds in a fast, collaborative environment.

Available Positions

• Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Electrical Engineering Intern

Job Title

Engineering Intern (Part-Time)

Job Summary

As an engineering intern, youll work alongside experienced engineers to design, prototype, assemble, and test systems for electric vehicles. The role is designed to balance academic commitments while giving you hands-on, end-to-end exposure to EV development.

What Youll Work On

• Chassis: frames, suspension, wheels, brakes
• Electric Powertrain: motors, inverters, electronics, sensors, axles
• Battery Systems: modules, harnessing, Battery Management System (BMS)

You may also work on:

• Parts documentation & ordering
• Inventory organization & allocation
• CAD drawings for parts & assemblies
• Shop maintenance & organization
• Assisting in assembly & design work

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering

• Create and update CAD models and detailed drawings; maintain revision control.
• Design brackets, mounts, chassis components, and packaging solutions.
• Support DFM/DFA, basic GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups; assist with fixture/jig design.
• Fabricate and assemble prototypes; conduct fitment checks and functional testing.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Electrical Engineering

• Assist with HV/LV power distribution design (contactors, fusing, DC-DC, grounding).
• Support BMS integration, harness routing, and pack layout.
• Develop/maintain wiring diagrams and harness drawings; support CAN integration and sensor selection.
• Help bring up inverters/motor controllers; perform diagnostics and system testing.
• Follow high-voltage safety and lockout/tagout protocols (training provided).

General Expectations (All Roles)

• Hands-on shop work (battery sub-assemblies, harness prep, light fabrication).
• Rotate across projects for broad EV exposure.
• Participate in design reviews; maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic Standing: FreshmanSenior (or recent grad) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or closely related).
• Skills:
  • ME: CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks/Fusion 360); basic mechanical analysis.
  • EE: Basic circuit fundamentals; ability to read schematics; familiarity with wiring practices.
• Attributes: Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn. Passion for cars/EVs and hands-on building.

Nice-to-Have:

• ME: GD&T familiarity, exposure to FEA, shop skills (CNC, mill/lathe, composites, welding).
• EE: CAN tools, harness design (Autosport/DTP), KiCad/Altium exposure, BMS/motor controller experience.
• Test/validation, data acquisition, MATLAB/Python basics.
• Club/personal projects (Formula, Baja, conversions, etc.).

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $18 to $20/hour
• Hours: Minimum 15 hrs/week (flexible around classes); additional hours may be available based on performance and project needs.
• Location: On-site at Elkington Motors HQ Provo, UT

Benefits

• Deep hands-on experience across chassis, powertrain, and battery systems
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and builders
• Opportunities for future advancement at Elkington Motors

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