Design Intern

Purpose  

This position will be responsible for supporting the design team in carrying out goals over the period of the internship.  This will include developing SolidWorks models and AutoCAD drawings for our libraries, developing presentations, creating marketing books and graphics, support in maintaining our material library, and other functions and duties as required to meet the requirements of the company.

Functions

• Understanding SolidWorks.
• Understanding of CAD preferably AutoCAD.
• Able to communicate with others.
• Graphics and presentations.
• Material selection.

Supervisory Responsibilities

 This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

 Reports to the Director of Design.

Qualifications

 REQUIRED

• SolidWorks basics
• Understanding of how things work
• Communication of ideas within the team through written, verbal, and sketch form
• Adobe Creative Suites                                                                        

DESIRED

• AutoCAD
• Experience with PDM system                                            

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

• Understands the drawing and design processes.
• Ensures that important information is shared with employees and others as appropriate.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
• Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.   

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• The work surface is stable (flat).

 Physical Activity/Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.