What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position at 2024?
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Job Requirements:
- Assist in reviewing customer design intent and evaluating basic project feasibility with support from senior engineers.
- Contribute to new product introduction activities from concept through early production phases under supervision.
- Support the setup, fabrication, and documentation of test equipment, fixtures, and procedures.
- Participate in product and system design activities, including updates to CAD models and engineering drawings.
- Provide general technical support to manufacturing teams by helping evaluate equipment, processes, and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with documentation related to patents, trademarks, and marketing efforts as needed.
Skills Required/Experience Requirements:
- Foundational understanding of mechanical and/or electrical product design.
- Exposure to product development through coursework, internships, or project work.
- Basic understanding of project coordination or engineering project workflows. Customer interaction and communication skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Exposure to manufacturing environments (internships, co-ops, or academic projects acceptable).
- Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability in common materials (plastics, metals, etc.).
- Ability to interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams with support from senior engineers.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (ProE/Creo preferred) or similar platforms
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technologies.
- No full-time industry experience required; internships or co-ops strongly preferred.