Intern - Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Overview
Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Mechanical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2024 at our Los Alamos, NM office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities! The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2024.
We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September - November 2023. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place in January/February 2024. Offers will be extended in March 2024. Timeframe subject to change.
Job Description
The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of mechanical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of mechanical engineering items potentially including: detailed machine design, 3D modeling in CREO (Pro/Engineer), creation of drawings in CREO (Pro/Engineer), sizing of mechanical commercial components, stress analysis of components, piping systems, HVAC/Facilities design and exposure to NQA-1 quality requirements.
The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality. Students who have recently graduated will not be considered.
Required Experience

• CREO (Pro/Engineer) strongly preferred. Solidworks, Inventor, Revit, or other 3D modeling packages are sufficient.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Previous internships in Mechanical Engineering are a plus
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No email, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.