Mechanical Engineering Intern

VIAVI Solutions • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. Duties & Responsibilities: Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join our team for a hands‑on summer internship. This role is ideal for a self‑driven, technically curious engineer with strong mechanical design skills and a passion for prototyping. You will work directly with engineers across Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and R&D departments and contribute to real production and R&D projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking initiative, learning independently, and solving practical engineering problems from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program (Senior or M.S. student preferred).
• Strong SolidWorks/CAD experience (part modeling, assemblies, and drawings).
• Proficiency with 3D printing (both FDM and SLA processes).
• Demonstrated self‑taught, self‑driven mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GD&T, DFM principles, and mechanical tolerancing.
• Hands‑on prototyping or shop experience.
• Basic understanding of electronics packaging or sensor systems (a plus, not required).

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving manual solder assembly fixtures.
• Developing fixturing for soldering robots and laser‑cut operations.
• Improving potting fixtures and assembly processes.
• Investigate and document torque requirements.
• Improve test fixture quality with process and inspection criteria.
• Improve test fixtures fastening.
• Reduce the time it takes to load and unload fixtures.
• Assisting with equipment calibration tracking and test‑equipment improvements.
• Updating and improving SolidWorks templates and engineering drawing standards.
• Creating new drawings and cleaning up legacy documentation.
• Supporting exploded‑view assembly drawings and vendor‑sourcing initiatives.
• Developing unit‑handling improvements to reduce damage and scrap.
• Supporting compliance reviews and incoming‑inspection documentation.
• Designing fixturing and automation enhancements for Keyence inspection systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed