Junior Mechanical Engineer (Internship to Full-Time)

Junior Mechanical Engineer — Superior Motion Controls (Farmingdale, NY)Internship leading to full-time | Long Island, New York | Up to $65,000 (internship)About SMCSuperior Motion Control is a precision machine shop and assembly operation based in Farmingdale, NY, supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and major prime contractors. We're a small team with significant responsibility — the parts and assemblies we deliver matter, and so does every engineer on the floor. SMC is part of IPC Foundry Group, and this role plays a key part in growing our engineering capacity for the next generation of programs.The roleThis is a paid summer internship structured as a working tryout for a full-time Mechanical Engineer position. Strong performers convert to full-time at the end of the summer. Both the internship and the full-time role are based on-site in Long Island, NY.You'll come in working alongside our lead engineer, helping us tackle the volume of work. You'll get exposure to real DoD programs from day one and grow into design ownership as you ramp.What You'll DoSummer internship — focus on vendor packages and drawing work:Compile and refine vendor packages for DoD contracts — drawings, models, specs, certificationsUpdate legacy drawing packages and CAD models to current standardsCoordinate with internal teams, vendors, and the shop floor to keep packages accurate and completeFull-time conversion — responsibilities expand into design and program work:Back up our lead engineer across design, testing, machining, and mechanical assemblySupport new program proposals and design workBuild and test production and prototype components in our shopDevelop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering standardsRequirementsWhat we're looking forBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related fieldProficiency in SolidWorksSolid grasp of GD&T, drawing interpretation, and basic machining processesHands-on mechanical aptitude — comfortable assembling and testing physical components, not just modeling themA self-starter mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity without stalling outNice to haveExposure to a precision machining or job-shop environmentFamiliarity with DoD or government contracting standards (MIL-specs, AMS, ASME)Electronics experience — not required, but usefulRelocation and logisticsFor the summer internship, we provide relocation support to get you to Long Island, including travel and housing assistance during the trial period. Upon conversion to full-time, compensation and benefits will reflect the Long Island market, and you'll be responsible for your own permanent housing.Work scheduleFull-time, on-site in Long Island, NYMonday-Friday, day shiftBenefitsRelocation assistance and housing support during the summer internshipPaid time offHealth insurance401(k) with matching