Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
The candidate will assist the engineering department with product and R&D related projects. Typical projects involve specialized compressor and refrigeration devices; and their associated components. The products are electro-mechanical devices/systems which involve solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, metal/plastic components, pressure vessel components, and piping/valve pressure components. The electrical systems involve temperature, pressure, flow, power measuring devices; microprocessor based controllers, power devices and circuits and communication devices and protocols. The duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the mentor/engineer and task assignment. There will be numerous engineering activities (below) that will be available to the candidate. The engineering department interfaces with the manufacturing plant and manufacturing engineering on a regular basis. Other interfaces include QA/QC, Procurement and Service.
Requirements
- 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Mechanical Engineering Degree Program
- GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Submission of Academic Transcript
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hands on skills with tools, devices and equipment
- Experience working in a shop environment
- Detailed oriented
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Understand and uphold safety and security procedures for the workplace and products
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Able to work full-time (40 hours per week, M-F, 8am-5pm) & onsite for a defined period of 10-12 weeks.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Interest and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to self-manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical component and system design
- Research vendors for specific components and designs
- Leading vendor searches and technical investigations
- Producing specifications for products and components
- Modifying and/or producing manufacturing, QA and engineering procedures
- Author technical reports
- Flow and heat transfer analysis
- Manufacturing fixture design
- Producing test plans
- Setup and performing laboratory tests
- Assisting with system and component tests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
