Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Summary: Cole Engineering Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support hardware development activities for an emerging simulation and training capability for the US Army. The candidate will support life-cycle hardware and electronics development activities to include design, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs routine design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems.
• Conducts routine analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes, completes required documentation and may provide recommendations.
• Identify, debug, and repair mechanical and electro-mechanical system issues.
• Perform quality control activities and support manufacturing inspections/audits of primary hardware vendors.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement in supply chain management activities.
• Implement product enhancement procedures and standards

Knowledge in any of the following areas would be considered a plus:

• Experience with Industry best-practice software development and collaboration tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Basic knowledge in 3D design like SolidWorks or Inventor
• Basic knowledge of fabrication processes e.g. stamping, sheet metal bending or welding
• FEA or DFMEA classes/training/experience
• GD&T (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) classes/training/experience
• Basic knowledge of data research.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate coursework in a related technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university

Other Requirements: Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.