Design Engineer Intern

Equator Design • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer Intern is responsible for supporting the engineering and industrial design teams while performing a variety of tasks for consumer product and package development projects. This is a 6-month internship based in Chicago, hiring for January to June and June to December 2027.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of project management, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with different types of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills
• Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in time critical situations
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to seek assistance when appropriate
• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Good problem solving and organizational skills
• A Junior or Senior working toward a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing and Design Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot experience desired

Responsibilities

• 3D modeling in Solidworks and rendering in Keyshot
• Consumer product and package design, development, and testing
• Rapid prototyping including use of 3D printers, CAD cutting table, and vacuum former
• Assisting engineers and designers in design, prototyping and testing of new product/packaging solutions
• Attend client meetings as needed to provide technical support and creative problem solving

Benefits

• health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern