2025 Mechanical Engineering Intern (Product Development)

About the Role

Are you pursuing a Mechanical Degree with an interest in mechanical product design & development, hand calculations & application of theory, experimental method, problem solving and eager to gain some real world experience with Canon Virginia? We are the Regional Technical Headquarters in the Americas' and quickly expanding into some exciting businesses! Come join us for the 2025 Summer Internship Program where you will gain industry and/or organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments. If you are interested in joining our Product Development department please keep reading!

Your Impact

- Gains industry and/or organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments. - Performs diverse and challenging tasks to gain valuable hands on experience. - Assists CVI staff on various projects, tasks, and activities relating to their area of study or course work; performs day-to-day work that aligns with the function of the business unit. - Performs assigned tasks consistently in a professional and timely manner to meet required deadlines. - Utilizes good time management skills to effectively and accurately complete work assignments. - Exercises good judgment and knowledge from the classroom setting and applies knowledge to a professional work environment. - Applies research techniques, analytical methods, presentation skills, writing skills, and / or technical knowledge to the workplace. - Adheres to company policies and procedures governing professional staff behavior. - May be responsible for research, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. as part of the assigned projects. - May work in several departments to assist with completing any additional projects or tasks. - Participates in activities designed for development during assignment (i.e. Lunch and Learns, Roundtable Discussions, etc.) - Prepares presentation summarizing the experiences gained through the internship and presents to peers and management. - May attend meetings and/or company events.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

- Student must be working towards an undergraduate degree with the minimum credit hours to be classified as a junior or senior in their studies. - Student must have taken several related courses to the field in which they will be assigned. - Student must be at least 18 years of age. - Student must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Proficient in Microsoft Office. - The dates for CVI's Summer Internship will be June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025. - Some positions may require that the intern meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” (22 C.F.R. § 120.15) as a: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including refugees and asylees) due to work areas being subject to  export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon Virginia, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia is a global manufacturer for Canon’s office and consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods along with our environmental commitment make us a leading global manufacturer. Since opening our doors in 1985, Canon Virginia has provided world class manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration and participation in company sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm #LI-CV