Intern-Engineering

CLARK Material Handling Company•Lexington, KY

About The Position

CLARK Material Handling Company, a global leader in the material handling and forklift industry, is seeking an Engineering Intern. The intern will apply academic knowledge and develop practical engineering skills while supporting the Engineering department on a variety of projects and assignments. The role provides hands-on experience in engineering analysis, product testing, corrective action processes, and material handling equipment. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good mechanical aptitude, and an interest in working directly with forklifts and related components. Work may involve hand and power tools, equipment assembly, and handling heavy components. CLARK’s internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful work and training, including challenging assignments aligned with their educational background, career interests, and current level of study.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Access.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, installation and process sheets, and wiring diagrams.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools and pneumatic tools.
Ability to lift and handle assembly components weighing up to 50 pounds, and to operate or maneuver appropriate lifting devices for components weighing more than 50 pounds, including tires, motors, and pumps. These activities may be required several times per day.
Ability to use torque wrenches.
High mechanical aptitude to assist in development and assembly and to troubleshoot issues during manufacturing of forklift products.
Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CAD knowledge or experience; Siemens NX experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, perform, and coordinate analytical activities within assigned areas of responsibility under the direction of a senior engineer.
Assist the Engineering department with projects, technical assignments, administrative tasks, and other departmental needs.
Participate in a Lowest Cost of Ownership (LCO) project involving various models of material handling equipment.
Assist with testing completed products, systems, and components to evaluate functionality, safety, durability, compliance, and overall performance.
Analyze databases and performance trends to develop reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Work with suppliers to identify and acquire new production parts based on engineering blueprints, specifications, and 3D imaging.
Use the company’s ERP system to retrieve, review, correct, and enter data related to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other Engineering functions.
Review and analyze submitted corrective actions to evaluate their implementation and effectiveness.
Verify that corrective actions have been implemented at the factory, and follow up and resubmit them as necessary.
Establish timelines and measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
Resubmit recommendations supported by appropriate data when corrective actions are ineffective.
Identify additional corrective actions based on analysis of product and component failure trends.
Perform root cause analysis, when possible, to support corrective action recommendations.
Develop a tracking system to document and monitor corrective actions and their effectiveness.
Collect and analyze dealer maintenance data to identify cost drivers and expenses outside standard warranty coverage.
Participate in building, assembling, and disassembling forklifts, forklift components, and other material handling equipment.