Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

Location SATCARD, IIT Palakkad

Duration 4–6 Months

Stipend As per project norms

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, development, assembly, and manufacturing of cutting-edge agricultural implements and machinery. The intern will work closely with the engineering team throughout the complete product development cycle, from concept generation and CAD modeling to fabrication, assembly, testing, and performance evaluation. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in agricultural machinery design, prototype development, manufacturing processes, and engineering validation.

Roles & Responsibilities

● Design agricultural implements and machine components using CAD software.

● Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

● Design and optimize mechanical systems for functionality, manufacturability, and costeffectiveness.

● Perform engineering calculations, including:

○ Load and stress analysis

○ Torque and power calculations

○ Material selection

○ Factor of Safety (FoS)

● Prepare fabrication and manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T; and tolerances.

● Support fabrication, machining, welding, and manufacturing activities.

● Assemble prototypes and troubleshoot mechanical issues during development.

● Conduct functional testing and performance evaluation of agricultural implements.

● Assist in design improvements based on testing and field feedback.

● Coordinate with fabrication teams to ensure design feasibility and quality.

● Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, design revisions, and technical reports.

Required Skills

● SolidWorks / Fusion 360 / CATIA / Creo

● Mechanical Design Fundamentals

● Machine Design

● Engineering Drawing & GD&T;

● CAD Modeling and Assembly Design

● Basic Manufacturing Processes

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills





● Agricultural Machinery Design

● Sheet Metal and Weldment Design

● Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)

● Basic FEA (ANSYS / SolidWorks Simulation)

● Knowledge of transmission systems, bearings, shafts, gears, chains, and power transmission components ● Prototype development and testing

Eligibility

● B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

● Agricultural Engineering

● Mechatronics Engineering

● Production Engineering

● Manufacturing Engineering

● Final-year students or recent graduates

● End-to-end product development experience

● Practical exposure to agricultural machinery design

● Advanced CAD modeling and engineering drawing skills

● Prototype fabrication and assembly experience

● Manufacturing and design validation exposure

● Engineering testing and performance evaluation

● Research publication and patent exposure

● Experience working on real-world agricultural mechanization projects

● PCB Design (KiCad / EasyEDA / Altium)

● ESP32 / STM32 / Arduino Development

● CAN, UART, I²C, SPI Communication Protocols

● Battery Management Systems (BMS)

● Robotics and Automation

● IoT-based Monitoring

● ROS-compatible hardware integration

● Basic knowledge of embedded programming (Embedded C/C++)

Eligibility

● B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering

● Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

● Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

● Mechatronics Engineering

● Instrumentation Engineering

● Final-year students or recent graduates

Learning Outcomes

● Hands-on experience in agricultural robotics and automation

● Electrical system design for robotic platforms

● Power distribution and motor control implementation

● Sensor integration and hardware interfacing

● PCB design and prototype development

● System integration, debugging, and field validation

● Exposure to research publication and patent development

● Experience working on real-world autonomous agricultural machines.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineering - Intern (West Bengal)
🏢 Revin Krishi
📍 West Bengal