Engineering Test Lab Intern

Brunswick Boat Group•Lowell, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Test Lab Intern will work under the guidance and leadership of Test Engineers and Senior and/or Principal Test Technicians on validation activities for products within Navico Group’s portfolio. This type of role will apply basic engineering principles to support the test lab and, in some cases, may support program teams. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor of Applied Science (BSME, BSEE, BSSE, or other)
Able to work independently and within groups
Able to synthesize a solution when design inputs are vague or incomplete
Comfortable in multi-tasking situations
Comfortable with priority shifts
Selfless, can-do attitude, willing to learn
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize many projects simultaneously
Contribute to decision-making that affects corporate strategy
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hands-On mechanical work
Pursuing Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related degree
Familiarity with marine and/or RV products in professional or recreational environment
Experience with new product development cycles and validation a plus

Responsibilities

Work with validation engineers, as well as technical team members from other functions to complete tasks
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand product requirements and develop solutions to validate those products
Identify and troubleshoot basic engineering issues – both mechanical and electrical
Develop a network of key stakeholders across various functions
Support the planning and execution of validation activities including fixture design and builds, test scheduling, test execution, and test report writing
Support the creation of validation related documents including test fixture concepts, test procedures, test reports, etc.
Become familiar with the product development process and relevant deliverables
Maintain safety culture by supporting key 5S kaizen and audit processes
Design and build new test stands and custom fixturing for NPD and sustaining engineering projects
Set-up and run testing on a variety of products and using a variety of test equipment
Support the creation, updates, and optimization of test documentation
Support PD&E shop with prototype and sample builds