Mechanical Engineering Intern

STERIS•Cooper City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting with various mechanical projects within a manufacturing setting. You will work with existing products to make design updates while integrating input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Working with internal cross-functional teams, the position requires professionalism, dedication, and positive drive to ensure the completion of the projects in a time-sensitive, regulated environment.

Requirements

Student pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Biomedical preferred.
Junior year requirements must be completed by program start date.
Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles
Working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

Previous coursework or experience in Manufacturing is preferred
Basic understanding of various metrology equipment including calipers, pin gauges, height gauges, etc.
Basic understanding of materials engineering, metallography, and working with polymers, and plastics.

Responsibilities

Design 3D mechanical parts and create technical drawings using SolidWorks with a focus on manufacturability.
Measure and document mechanical parts considering complete mechanical systems.
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the fit, form, and function of new components and the feasibility, design, operation and performance of existing equipment, components, systems and processes.
Develop, source and evaluate prototype designs.
Conduct failure analysis and identify critical components.
Specify system components that conform to engineering design and performance specifications
Design tooling, jigs and fixtures for use in the assembly of medical devices
Perform first article and prototype inspections of mechanical parts using various methodologies.
Work with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Create part numbers & BOM’s for components and assemblies for purchasing, inventory control, and factory use.
Operate effectively in a team setting collaborating with different engineering and business functions.