Intern - Mechanical Engineering

PowerSecure Solar • Durham, NC

31d

About The Position

An intern hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of our generation and electrical switchgear manufacturing as well the design, implementation, and service of those projects, and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Interns will work alongside engineers, project managers and technical professionals while undertaking short-term responsibilities which may involve any or all of the following: research, analysis, project management, process development, project responsibilities, and project documentation. An intern will be assigned to specific operations-related work needs once they are on board.

Requirements

• Applicants should be engineering majors; specifically, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors OR currently pursuing a Master's degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship-which lasts from May-August.
• Student must be in good standing with an accredited college/university.
• Must have achieved at least sophomore status.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and other analytical and planning tools.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and techniques; of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials.
• Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with multiple functions to coordinate the flow of information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate engineering requirements.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.
• Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Provide support to the lead Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineers in tasks such as part and assembly drawing/design or classification, engineering analyses and test, PLC/HMI programming, and support of proof-of-concept or final system testing.
• Work issues across multiple functions including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, assembly, and sales. Perform routine tasks under close supervision using well-defined standards and procedures.
• Support the development and documentation of standard procedures, design standardization, and engineering change notices.
• Use predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to perform job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees