Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2024

The Mechanical Engineer Intern supports the engineering department with all mechanical project engineering activities in support of operational objectives, capital projects, technology upgrades, and personnel development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to research and identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, contractors and/or internal departments to find solutions to problems
• Perform inspections, assess hazards, and recommend necessary alterations to management.
• Use computer aided design/drafting equipment and related software to design and maintain drawings and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: 

• The employee is regularly required to work in the manufacturing environment
• The employee is required to wear safety glasses and metatarsal guarded steel-toed shoes while working in production areas.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and occasionally works in proximity to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in non-weather related wet, humid conditions, non-weather related extreme heat, and in proximity to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate while working in the office and louder while working in the plant

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills