Engineering Intern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position shall report directly to the Engineered Systems Engineering Manager (ESEM) and will be responsible for supporting the Special Projects Department by assisting with the creation of non-standard igus systems, parts, project documentation, and review.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Assist with the workflow and documentation of the department based on standard procedures and make recommendations for improvements where applicable.

o Assist with the creation and distribution of project proposals.

o Design new parts and modify standard igus part designs as appropriate for the application.

o Ensure design standards are implemented and adhered to for all Projects Department designs.

o Liaison with other departments within igus Inc. for matters involving the Projects Department.

o Liaison with the warehouse to support project builds.

o Perform quality checks for custom parts received from domestic vendors.

o Build prototypes and perform testing as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

o Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

o Must be able to lift 50 pounds

o Must be able to wear safety equipment such as eye protection and steel toed shoes as required for some warehouse builds.

REQUIREMENTS:

o Undergraduate student in a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering program.

o Problem solving, attention to detail, organization, and critical thinking skills.

o Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.

o Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

o Basic proficiency with computer aided design software such as AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks/Inventor (3D).