Engineer Intern

Samuel, Son & Co.•Angola, IN

About The Position

The Engineer Intern develops engineered documents, including drawings, calculations, weld maps, design checks, and routings, to meet customer needs and comply with applicable codes and specifications. The intern monitors project status from inception through shipment, reports delays to the Lead Engineer, and communicates with customers to resolve specification discrepancies and provide project updates. The role coordinates necessary outside agencies and document approvals, including on-site inspection visits, and assists the Lead Engineer with special projects such as engineering process improvements and customer design services. The intern applies or develops knowledge of materials, including material selection, specifications, part numbers, and assignment of materials to engineering documents. Training will be provided in Samuel's fabrication methods, with shop equipment capabilities and limitations considered when determining effective fabrication approaches. The role uses basic word processing and spreadsheet programs, performs design calculations using foundational statics and mechanics-of-materials knowledge, and develops proficiency with pressure-vessel calculation software.

Requirements

Be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or have an Associate's Degree in a mechanical field.
Have basic knowledge of statics and mechanics of materials and be able to complete appropriate design calculations.
Be able to read blueprints.
Be proficient with CAD; Inventor is preferred.
Be fluent in the basic operation of word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
Understand and support company policies and procedures.
Understand and abide by safety rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of materials, including material specifications and part numbers, material selection, and assigning materials to engineering documents.
Knowledge of shop equipment and machinery capabilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with IFS or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

Develop engineered documents, including drawings, calculations, weld maps, design checks, and routings, that meet customer needs and applicable codes and specifications.
Monitor project status from inception to shipment and report delays to the Lead Engineer.
Communicate with customers to resolve specification discrepancies and provide project status updates.
Coordinate necessary outside agencies, document approvals, and on-site inspection visits.
Assist the Lead Engineer with special projects, including engineering process improvements and customer design services.
Apply material knowledge to select suitable materials and accurately assign them to engineering documents.
Consider shop equipment capabilities and limitations when determining effective product fabrication methods.