Mechanical Engineer Intern

Our Company
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary
The intern will support product development and innovation projects for the Mechanical Engineering department. Tasks could include working with engineers on sections of their designs, taking on small design projects, developing test setups, managing bills of material, generating documentation, and/or reducing assembly costs or risks.

Essential Functions 
• Brainstorm new products or assemblies, and/or upgrades to products or assemblies.
• Develop component models, assembly models, and/or drawings of design concepts within the context of product development or R&D projects.
• Evaluate and analyze parts, assemblies, or systems in light of product/project requirements, including functionality, risk, cost, agency, or other factors.
• Build prototypes and support testing by writing test requests, performing or overseeing testing and data collection, analyzing data, and writing reports.
• Develop and execute experiments for components and assemblies.
• Support project or other engineering efforts by writing and submitting purchase requisitions, journals, engineering change orders, and other documentation as required.
• Other duties as needed and directed by the supervisor.

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to deliver results within established time, budget, and resource constraints.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Office preferred).
• Working knowledge of MS Project is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD is strongly preferred. An understanding of design principles for assemblies, sheet metal, and/or injection molded components is a plus.
• Must be able to work well under direction of several engineers with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with little direct supervision.

Education and Experience 
• Must actively be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and have completed at least 2 full years of coursework.
• Robust prior technical project experience is strongly preferred.

Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.

EEO Statement
Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.