What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer Intern - NPD - Summer 2027 position at Fenner Precision Polymers?
What to Expect:
- Individual and Cross Functional Projects Throughout 2027 Internship
- Professional Career Development & Community Outreach Opportunities
- Final Project Overview Presentation with Executive Leadership Team
We have an exciting internship opportunity with the Fenner R&D Engineering Team at Manheim, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with and carrying out engineering assignments that support our capital engineer and or process engineering needs. The position reports to the Engineering Supervisor or Manager.
As part of the Engineering Team, you will …….
S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments in order to:
- Assist Senior Engineering staff in obtaining an in-depth understanding of product design which allows for standard products and special customer requirements to be successfully designed and manufactured
- Takes part in determining the manufacturability of products through coordinated efforts with product suppliers, and/or manufacturing engineering and production with assistance from Senior Engineering staff.
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Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders
- Interfaces and coordinates with the Lab and Manufacturing personnel on new product design projects to help ensure manufacturing needs are met with overview from Senior Engineering staff.
- Acts as a resource for technical questions, including appropriate research into new areas that are currently unfamiliar to us.
- R&D Projects: Amazon Product Development-Material Handling, Link Belt Next Generation, PDM-Drawing development
Core Competencies Required
- Aptitude for Mechanical Design
- 3-D model in SolidWorks
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products
- Studies that align with Mechanical Engineering
Education and/or Relative Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year of college or technical school in a related field.
- Exposure to Mechanical Engineering either through past full or part time employment or as part of the program they are enrolled in is a plus.