Engineering Intern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

 This position shall report directly to the Harnessing Engineering Manager and will be responsible for supporting the Project Engineers by assisting with the creation of non-standard igus systems, parts, project documentation, and review.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support departmental workflow and documentation efforts by following established procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the preparation and distribution of project proposals in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Assist product engineers and the harnessing team in the assembly of ready-chain cable systems.
• Conduct research to help identify long-lead time or hard-to-find components required for projects.
• Collaborate with project engineers on the development and testing of custom ready-chain products; may involve the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Perform testing and inspections of ready-chain assemblies, aiding in the resolution of production issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Create or revise technical drawings and process documentation to support manufacturing and quality control initiatives.
• Provide hands-on assistance with standard harnessing challenges, applying known procedures and solutions.
• Complete routine or moderately repetitive tasks as needed to support project timelines and deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate student in a Bachelor of Science Engineering program. 
• Problem solving, attention to detail, organization, and critical thinking skills. 
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision with a high attention to detail. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Basic proficiency with computer aided design software such as AutoCAD (2D)