Engineering Intern- Summer Internship
Cadence, Inc.
Date: 1 day ago
City: Cranston, RI
Contract type: Intern

Are you a rising junior or senior with a passion for problem solving and real-world engineering applications? Join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Intern and play a key role in a high-impact capital equipment project.
About The Role
As an Engineering Intern, you will support the evaluation and justification for replacing a legacy machine at our Rhode Island facility. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of Pre-Production and Manufacturing Engineers to assess new machine options and contribute to a cross-functional capital planning initiative.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world capital planning and cross-functional teamwork while contributing to a key operational initiative. This is a hands-on opportunity to turn technical knowledge into business impact.
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
About The Role
As an Engineering Intern, you will support the evaluation and justification for replacing a legacy machine at our Rhode Island facility. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of Pre-Production and Manufacturing Engineers to assess new machine options and contribute to a cross-functional capital planning initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a quantitative technical assessment of new machine options
- Support the development of a business case for machine replacement, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
- Collaborate with our Finance team to evaluate payback and return on investment and help build the capital justification presentation for leadership review.
- Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Entrepreneurial mindset – you’re curious, proactive, and eager to make an impact.
- Prior project experience (academic or internship) is a plus.
You’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world capital planning and cross-functional teamwork while contributing to a key operational initiative. This is a hands-on opportunity to turn technical knowledge into business impact.
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
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