Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Title: Engineering Intern

Reports to:  Engineering Co-op/Internship Coordinator

Position Description; include duties, responsibilities and learning objectives

The candidate will assist the engineering department with product and R&D related projects. Typical projects involve specialized compressor and refrigeration devices; and their associated components. The products are electro-mechanical devices/systems which involve solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, metal/plastic components, pressure vessel components, and piping/valve pressure components. The electrical systems involve temperature, pressure, flow, power measuring devices; microprocessor based controllers, power devices and circuits and communication devices and protocols.

The duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the mentor/engineer and task assignment.

There will be numerous engineering activities (below) that will be available to the candidate.

1. Mechanical component and system design

2. Research vendors for specific components and designs

3. Leading vendor searches and technical investigations

4. Producing specifications for products and components

5. Modifying and/or producing manufacturing, QA and engineering procedures

6. Author technical reports

7. Flow and heat transfer analysis

8. Manufacturing fixture design

9. Producing test plans

10. Setup and performing laboratory tests

11. Assisting with system and component tests

The engineering department interfaces with the manufacturing plant and manufacturing engineering on a regular basis. Other interfaces include QA/QC, Procurement and Service.

Recommended Qualifications and Skills Needed to Perform Job

Academic Requirements

2nd, 3rd or 4th year Mechanical Engineering Degree Program

GPA of 2.8 or higher

Submission of Academic Transcript

Other Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands on skills with tools, devices and equipment

Experience working in a shop environment

Detailed oriented

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Understand and uphold safety and security procedures for the workplace and products

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Other Characteristics:

Able to work full-time (40 hours per week, M-F, 8am-5pm) & onsite for a defined period of 10-12 weeks.

Exceptional verbal and written communication and active listening skills.

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Interest and ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to self-manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.