Hydraulics Engineering Intern
About The Position
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world. THE ROLE You will play a key role by assisting design engineers with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions in the Design Team. Through this position, you will become familiar with JLG engineering process, tools, and hydraulic systems for booms and scissors. YOUR IMPACT As a Mechanical Engineering Intern your experience may include: Prepare vehicle component layouts using Creo and other CAD software Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing Read and understand hydraulic schematics for boom and scissor models. Generate engineering calculations of flow, pressure, performance estimations, etc. Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components Use, develop and exercise design tools Analyze hydraulic test data and prototype test data for performance information If working in the Prototype test phase, some responsibilities may include: Establish requirements for testing of Access equipment Create test plans, recommend resources of equipment necessary to accomplish the test, and formulate test project estimates Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and development Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, record test data Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
Requirements
- Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle component layouts using Creo and other CAD software
- Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing
- Read and understand hydraulic schematics for boom and scissor models.
- Generate engineering calculations of flow, pressure, performance estimations, etc.
- Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems
- Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components
- Use, develop and exercise design tools
- Analyze hydraulic test data and prototype test data for performance information
- Establish requirements for testing of Access equipment
- Create test plans, recommend resources of equipment necessary to accomplish the test, and formulate test project estimates
- Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and development
- Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, record test data
- Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
