Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 at Intramotev

About Us

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview: 

Intramotev is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our engineering team, supporting the growing demands in the development of self-propelled rail vehicles. This paid internship role will offer hands-on experience in assisting with the development, documentation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, contributing to the efficient and high-quality production of our innovative autonomous rail vehicles. 

This is a full-time, in-office paid internship for Summer 2026, based in St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist manufacturing engineers in documenting and improving existing manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses by gathering data, preparing reports, and contributing to recommendations.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of manufacturing tools and fixtures.
• Help collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify areas for process optimization, quality control, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with design engineering and other disciplines on manufacturing-related projects.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor manufacturing issues and supporting corrective actions.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams on diverse projects, typically ranging from small (1-2) to medium (3-6) members.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel to support integration, demonstration, and customer engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail network.

About You

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• This internship is open to students after completing their sophomore or junior years of school, as well as graduate students.
• Previous internship, university research, or extra-curricular experience in a manufacturing environment or with manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Candidate should have a working knowledge of one or (ideally) multiple areas listed below:
• Coursework or projects related to manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), quality control, or industrial engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Machinery.
• Demonstrated experience working on project teams and collaborating with other engineering disciplines.

Typical Education and Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 1 or more years' related work (internship/cooperative work) or university course projects experience.

Relocation: 

This position does not offer relocation.

Schedule: 

This is an internship for summer 2026. It is an hourly role, up to 40 hours/week, in-office position, based in St. Louis, MO.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about manufacturing engineering and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!