Mechanical Engineering Intern

Ocean Power Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 in Monroe Township, NJ. The intern will assist with mechanical design, prepare technical reports, and support documentation. Candidates should be juniors or seniors in an Engineering program, proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software. The internship runs from June 2 to August 8, 2025.
Ocean Power Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 in Monroe Township, NJ. The intern will assist in mechanical design and analysis, prepare technical reports, and support documentation. Candidates should be juniors or seniors pursuing an Engineering degree, with skills in Microsoft Office and CAD software. The internship runs from June 2 to August 8, 2025.
Job Title

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

The Company

A pioneer in ocean-energy technology, Ocean Power Technologies' (OPT) sustainable power generation and data capabilities with low- and no-carbon solutions allow for smarter and faster actionable insights as ocean operations become increasingly digitized. OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. OPT is headquartered in New Jersey, with an office in Richmond, CA. To learn more, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

The Role

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team in the mechanical design and analysis of OPT products and systems.

Responsibilities
• To assist in the Mechanical design and analysis of OPT's products
• Prepare and document design specifications, data collection and analysis.
• Carry out theoretical mechanical/structural analyses.
• Prepare technical reports to document the methodology and results of work performed.
• Assist with departmental documentation and administrative projects.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications
• Junior or Senior status in a 4-year university pursuing an Engineering degree.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SolidWorks (or similar CAD design software).
• Experience with ANSYS (or similar FE analysis software) a plus.
• Duration of Internship will be from June 2nd, 2025 - August 8th, 2025*