Summer Intern Mechanical Engineer

Re:Build Manufacturing•Wilmington, MA

4d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Re:Build Fikst is seeking mechanical engineering interns interested in product development and engineering consulting. Interns will work on product development teams to help bring new products and technologies to market, gaining experience developing mechanical designs, building and testing prototypes, and refining designs based on test results. The work is hands-on and uses the company’s prototyping shop and scientific and engineering equipment. Interns will also gain experience meeting with and presenting to clients. The internship is intended to last at least three months and may last up to six months; timing and start dates will be discussed during the interview process. Re:Build Fikst is a product development and engineering consulting firm in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Its areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, robotics, and design for manufacturing. Its in-house capabilities include CNCs, 3D printers, waterjet and laser cutters, and collaboration with other Re:Build sites in areas such as composites, industrial design, structural analysis, and embedded systems design. The position offers an hourly rate of $25.00–$31.00. The company describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. Employees share ownership in the company and participate in its financial rewards.

Requirements

Be in the process of completing a B.S.M.E.
Have a broad technical background and a desire to learn more.
Have 3D CAD experience; SolidWorks is preferred.
Have experience with a range of manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal, and casting.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing biomedical products.

Responsibilities

Work on product development teams to help bring new products and technologies to market.
Develop mechanical designs.
Build and test prototypes.
Use testing knowledge to refine and improve designs.
Meet with and present to clients.