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Mobility- Engineering Intern

Gates Corporation
United States, Colorado, Denver
1144 15th Street (Show on map)
Apr 03, 2026
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Essential Duties and Responsibilities At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Global Mobility group in Denver is looking for an Engineering Intern. The Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting engineers and project management in meeting project timelines/deliverables and undertaking engineering process improvements in design, inspection, testing, and validation. This is in support of product development for belt drive systems in bikes, fitness equipment, motorcycles, powersports, and scooters. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you. Engineering Design Develop and compile design guidelines for product development. Design changes and improvements. Design product enhancements, prototype, and test for performance. Materials Engineering Research and experiment with alternative materials and process concepts. Conduct material utilization studies to reduce cost and improve performance. Evaluate process and process interactions. Development Engineering: Perform design for manufacturing (DFM) studies on current and new products. Conduct process capability studies for various manufacturing processes to reduce variation. Investigate product tolerance impact on part performance including tolerance stack up in assembly. Evaluate inspection equipment for new capabilities and efficiency. Project Engineering: Project Management and communication of project status and progress. Coordinating work among stakeholders for new product development. Keys to Success This position requires someone with sound technical aptitude, attention to detail, communication proficiencies (verbal, written, etc.) and the ability to learn and demonstrate acquired new skills. Ability to learn 3D CAD software (SolidWorks proficiency is a plus). Ability to read engineering drawings (GD&T experience is a plus). Proven interest in mechanical design engineering through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences. Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals. Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused. Curiosity and willingness to understand how our products are designed, built and how they operate. Supervisory Responsibilities None No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for own contribution Requirements and Preferred Skills Currently working towards a BS or MS in a relevant engineering program such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. PAY Summer Intern (30 - 40 hours a week) Hourly Rate between $20.00-$25.00 Not eligible for employee benefits Relocation is not provided WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.