Mechanical Engineer Intern (Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, Pack Intern, Fall 2026)

 **This internship is hosted by Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).

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Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions

About Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions specs in equipment for each of those products production lines! Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, a global, industry leading equipment manufacturer currently has an Engineering Internship opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions. This role reports into Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions division located in Sparks, NV. Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of EDS come join our team! Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions

Internship Description:

Develops basic drawings and specifications for existing and new design projects. Assists with design of mechanical systems and/or machinery utilizing design and ERP software

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete 150 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
• Create, review and updates of basic documentation including drawings, models, bill of materials, quotes and engineering summaries utilizing CAD Systems and ERP software
• Prepares product documentation (i.e. manuals, work instructions, assembly instructions, data sheets, etc)
• Prepares Bills of Material (BOM) and parts list repositories
• Conducts assigned projects ensuring that work is completed within budgetary and time constraints while meeting customer and contractual demands
• Assess customer requirements, evaluate engineering design,and create complete drawing packages
• Model components to define recommended parts procurement

Goals and Expectations of the Intern:

• Create/update 1-5 assembly and drawings per week in SolidWorks.
• Complexity of option drawings are from 5 to 50 parts in a single drawing.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a degree-seeking student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Fall ‘26 semester 
• Summer ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
• Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges:
  • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR)
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Public Health/Orvis
• Good problem solving and analytic skills (i.e., can conduct root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to write and document manufacturing process, inspection, and testing procedures
• Capability to communicate, coach, and train shop floor team members on processing information
• Basic knowledge of electronics components and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in SolidWorks (i.e. CSWA, CSWP, CSWE, CPPA, etc)
• Engineering in Training (EIT)

Desired Schedule for Intern:

• M-F: 7:30am to 5:30 pm (Within that window)

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.