Mechanical Engineering Intern

Rantec Power Systems, Inc.•Los Osos, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rantec Power Systems Inc. is hiring Interns at $21.00/hr! Based in Los Osos, California, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits. Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience within a team that fosters innovation and employee involvement. Interns will perform task and project level assignments including design/development, analysis, and manufacturing support of power supply development for defense and aerospace applications.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
SolidWorks
Microsoft: Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint
Attention to detail
Failure analysis
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Nice To Haves

1 year of previous Mechanical Engineering experience preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively test and troubleshoot existing designs down to the component level as necessary
Track and monitor failure modes
Develop and implement test procedures
Provide feedback on design and test improvements
Support product improvement through the analysis of existing products and the incorporation of design improvements
Incorporate product changes originating from changes in customer specifications, changes in components or manufacturing requirements, and address obsolescence issues
Develop tooling and fixtures to support testing or manufacturing improvements
Create engineering drawings using SolidWorks
Learn and use Rantec MRP (Exact Alliance)
Assist developing product performance and compliance testing.
Support product realization.
Participate in design reviews, scheduling meetings and other engineering work groups as needed
Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, as required
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations
As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled
Perform other duties as assigned