2027 Summer Internship (US) - Mechanical Engineer (AI)

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Holtsville, New York office; must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary: USD $30/hour.

Company

hirify.global develops smart solutions and enterprise mobile computing products that address customer and partner challenges.

What you will do

• Automate the generation of mechanical design requirements using AI.
• Develop a tool that cross-references Joint Design Manufacturer part drawing notes with Zebra Standards to streamline compliance checks.
• Establish a foundation for future LLM applications that generate functional mechanical design requirements using Zebra documentation and best practices.
• Support the Engineering Customer Response Team in resolving customer and field-related issues, implementing manufacturing and design improvements, reducing costs, and supporting factory location transitions.
• Manage team-based assignments, develop planning and organizational skills, and build technology knowledge related to Zebra’s product portfolio.
• Connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities and develop interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree program.
• Anticipated graduation date in 2029.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Basic programming experience, preferably Python; coursework or personal projects are sufficient, with comfort reading, writing, and debugging code.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development and LLM tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot, including basic prompting and document-handling concepts.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents, with introductory exposure to engineering graphics, CAD, or GD&T.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Adaptability, learning agility, and willingness to learn new tools or methods in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Culture & Benefits

• Training, hands-on experiences, social and professional development activities, and a professional mentor relationship.
• Summer Fridays, as applicable with the team.
• More than 30 social and professional events during the 12-week program.
• Global immersion with teams and interns.
• Intern allowance when applicable.
• Benefits may include healthcare, wellness programs, inclusion networks, learning and development, community service days, insurance, parental leave, employee assistance, and paid time off depending on the country.