Safety Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Safety Engineering Intern position on the Global EHS team. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the Safety Engineering team, while learning best practices from some of the finest Engineers in the world. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role and will be given exposure to other parts of the business, including subject matter experts from a wide variety of divisions and professions. Valmont’s internship program mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership. Valmont’s internship program's mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing, and interaction with senior leadership.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Junior or senior standing with an anticipated graduation in the next 18 months
• CAD skills, including design applications, and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the internship
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving/critical thinking skills
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the internship

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0+
• Experience in an agricultural setting
• 3D computer-aided design experience

Responsibilities

• Work with a design team that consists of one or more individuals from Manufacturing, Safety, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services, getting exposure to different angles of team development
• Provide manufacturing engineering assistance in the resolution of machine safeguarding design
• Assist in developing machine safety standards
• Research and recommend safeguarding solutions (guards, interlocks, light curtains, presence-sensing devices, safety PLCs, etc.)
• Explore and evaluate new machine-safety technologies
• Assist in identifying safety improvements, capacity constraints, quality issues, material handling, and additional processes
• Recommend tests to confirm theoretical designs when necessary, and plan and coordinate the testing
• Gain and subsequently apply design knowledge when considering the manufacturability and functionality of the final design
• Participate in hands-on learning experiences through project work, leadership development, job shadowing, and interaction with senior leadership
• Present learning and recommendations to various business leaders in both individual and group project formats

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees