Mechanical Engineer Internships/Co-ops - $22/hr – $30/hr

RCT Systems•Baltimore, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Mechanical Engineering interns to join our team for the summer and/or regular semester co-op. Engineering interns will perform in one or more of several different areas including: Package complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems; Build and test complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems; Design thermal management systems for power electronics; Perform structural analysis for components, support structures, and ruggedized enclosures under harsh environmental conditions and shock and vibration; Use FEA, CFD, and hand calculations for thermal and structural analysis; Create, review, and issue prototype and production level drawings IAW GD&T standards; Source vendors and communicate for quoting and procurement of custom parts; Prepare and perform technical presentations and design reviews for customers; Create and maintain process and build documentation in conjunction with operations team. RCT Systems PSD produces high power density, wide bandgap semiconductor-based power converters for military and commercial applications. RCT offers competitive pay, a fast-paced R&D work environment, with a design, build, and high-voltage test site in Baltimore, MD. The internship/co-op is in-person only (no remote work), and located at our offices in Baltimore, MD.

Requirements

United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
Minimum 3.3 GPA
3rd year undergraduate minimum
MS students are a plus

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated individual
Experience with 3D modeling software, Creo is a plus
Experience with Windchill PLM software
Experience with FEA and CFD modeling software packages
Experience with designing thermal management systems and/or high-performance heat exchangers
Experience with mechanical shock and vibration analysis
Working with on-site manufacturing in a rapid prototyping environment

Responsibilities

Package complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems
Build and test complex power converters, energy storage systems, and PLC systems
Design thermal management systems for power electronics
Perform structural analysis for components, support structures, and ruggedized enclosures under harsh environmental conditions and shock and vibration
Use FEA, CFD, and hand calculations for thermal and structural analysis
Create, review, and issue prototype and production level drawings IAW GD&T standards
Source vendors and communicate for quoting and procurement of custom parts
Prepare and perform technical presentations and design reviews for customers
Create and maintain process and build documentation in conjunction with operations team