Mechanical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a driven, innovative, professional and collaborative individual for our Mechanical Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer in Pullman, WA. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel while contributing to real-world projects that support the reliability and safety of electrical power systems. If you are a current student looking to apply your classroom knowledge, gain hands-on engineering experience, and learn from world-class engineers, this may be the position for you!

Requirements

Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with one to two years engineering education completed
Hands on experience through engineering, academic or personal projects
Can conduct defined testing procedures
Strong problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of MS Office Applications or equivalent
One year SolidWorks Experience (or equivalent CAD software)
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Can learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Can work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes
Demonstrated problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide support to mechanical engineering staff as needed
Develop project problem statements, conceptualize solutions, and execute engineering plans
Perform tolerance, root cause, return on investment (ROI), and structural analysis
Design plastic, machined and sheet metal parts
Brainstorm and create test and mechanical validation plans
Update SolidWorks models and drawings
Digitally document engineering project information in project notebooks
Data entry of technical information into company databases (MS Access, Lotus Notes, SolidWorks)
Follow structured mechanical development procedures