Mechanical Engineer Intern, Motorola Solutions
Summer 2025
Offers Employee Stock Purchase Plan
No travel requirements
Office located in Schaumburg, IL
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
Be an early applicant
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Offers Employee Stock Purchase Plan
No travel requirements
Office located in Schaumburg, IL
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a smart, self-motivated, well-rounded Mechanical Engineer Intern who excels at solving problems and seeking to improve processes in innovative ways
- To be successful in this role you must value teamwork and communication as well as working closely with other engineers in small, dynamic teams
- The ideal candidate must possess a broad skill set, excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical thinking and a desire for learning that will support sustainable career growth
- Working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
- Must graduate on or after December 2025
- Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students)
What the job involves
- The RF Site Hardware team is an organization within the Products and Solutions group of Motorola Solutions
- Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards
- The RF Site Hardware Engineering team develops state of the art Digital, RF, Mechanical and Power Supply solutions to meet our customer’s needs
- This is an Mechanical Engineer Internship in a product design and development environment. Engineer Interns in this position will be given assignments assisting in large and/or complex team projects, as well as individual project work during the summer
- This role would also support method and process improvements or maintenance of existing product lines. Responsibilities include but are limited to:
- Preparing concept and prototype designs of mechanical systems as well as hands on design and analysis of individual parts and components, that meets customer requirements and expectations, reliability and robustness requirements, manufacturing processes and safety guidelines
- Modeling component and assembly designs using advanced 3D CAD tools, and interpreting and generating 2D drawings per mechanical drafting standards
- Conducting experiments to confirm analyses, evaluating new or existing designs to conform to product specifications
- Performing mechanical verification tests per product specifications and writing test reports
- Supporting factory quality and process issues and providing feedback to resolve
- Supporting the Mechanical lab and developing or suggesting improvements to our capabilities
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasizes integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is opening a new R&D center in Cork, creating 200 jobs to advance land mobile radio technology. This investment supports its growth and innovation, building on its existing Irish presence and recent acquisition of Tetra Solutions.
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Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company values
- Inclusive: We foster inclusion, equity and diversity to support our customers, communities and each other
- Driven: We keep it simple by focusing on what matters most so we can seize opportunities with speed and confidence
- Innovative: We constantly create ingenious solutions to the real challenges of today, tomorrow and beyond
- Accountable: We stand behind the work we do, the contributions we make and the high business standards we maintain
- Passionate: We meet challenges with energy and determination, always pursuing ever-higher standards
- Partners: We work with our customers to address obstacles before they become challenges
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
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Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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