SUMMARY:

The R&D Engineering Intern assists the R&D Engineering team with various tasks to gain practical experience in the field of study.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take direction and feedback well.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to use measurement equipment to include calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Proficiency i 2D AutoCAD and NX or SolidWorks 3D parametric modeling software; Latest Release.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

• Completion of junior level courses in engineering related degree program.
• Core knowledge of Mechanical Fundamentals

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to machine noise.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
• Working conditions are normal for a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• This role may require walking in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment

• Creates and/or engineers solutions to provided design specifications.
• Conducts R&D testing to characterize product and material performance.
• Generates detailed and accurate 3D product models of various products and new developments.
• Develops understanding of product applications, performance, quality standards, testing, and installation.
• Contributes to company performance by completing all assigned tasks and special projects on time.
• Liaises with manufacturing to align on resource capability and common goals.
• Contributes to project planning and assists in smaller scale internal projects.
• Assists in design qualification and validation of products, materials, and vendors.
• Supports necessary experiments to test and validate product design.
• Supports and assists in the improvement of internal engineering practices, standard and procedures for the R&D engineering tasks performed.
• Assists in analyzing data producing clear, detailed reports for use across disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take direction and feedback well.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to use measurement equipment to include calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Proficiency i 2D AutoCAD and NX or SolidWorks 3D parametric modeling software; Latest Release.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of junior level courses in engineering related degree program.
• Core knowledge of Mechanical Fundamentals.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to machine noise.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
• Working conditions are normal for a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• This role may require walking in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.