Engineering Intern

Merrick Industries • Lynn Haven, FL

301d

About The Position

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate. MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

Requirements

• Completed 2 years of a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering program.
• Some experience with AutoCAD and Inventor or similar software.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Some experience managing projects in a project-based industry.
• Some knowledge of mechanical design including machine design, specification of motors, gears, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand customer and company specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform with the highest ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Some proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Some proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (Inventor preferred).
• Familiarity with fabrication/welding techniques and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists in researching, planning, and designing mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Product design (mechanical) and product improvement considering customer requirements, specifications, functionality, cost and manufacturability.
• Interface with Sales, Manufacturing, Vendors, Engineering, and others.
• Support R&D with various mechanical engineering tasks, including testing and developing test protocols.
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer designs, proposal specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Assists in designing products or systems such as instruments, controls, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.
• Document and maintain clear and methodical documentation.
• Use mechanical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and computers to develop specific custom applications.
• Assist in designing safety using general principles of prevention.
• Plans fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop accurate timelines and resource allocation.
• Designs products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
• Ensures designs meet all safety and environmental requirements.
• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• LegalShield/IDShield.
• 401k Plan.
• Paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits.
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree