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Engineering Intern

Gast
Benton, MI Intern
POSTED ON 9/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2025
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Position Description

JOB TITLE: Design Internship JOB CODE:

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Design Mentor

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Design and/or modify parts and assemblies on new and existing products. Maintain and process CAD and engineering documentation changes and updates. Provide design support to Gast engineering as well as customers and suppliers when needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design/create/modify parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
  • Complete engineering documentation, including Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and New Model Part Requests (NMPR’s).
  • Take part, possibly lead, engineering projects, including development and/or testing projects.
  • Participate in design reviews, as the designer or as a source of design feedback.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Design for manufacturing knowledge (machining, casting/molding, and/or sheet metal/forming).
  • Mechanical aptitude in concert with a command of oral and written communication. Able to effectively articulate complex geometries and design ideas to people of varying technical backgrounds.
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize simultaneous tasks/projects as needed.
  • Experienced and proficient with SolidWorks (or AutoDesk Inventor or Fusion 360). Experience and exposure to EPDM (or other PDM system) ideal.
  • Must be able to physically demonstrate and verbally articulate proper modeling techniques and design intent.
  • Ability to read prints as well as interpret and apply GD&T is a plus.
  • Ability to read and write in English.

Education/Experience

  • Pursuing Degree in Design or a related technical field
    • GPA ≥ 3.0
    • Must be a sophomore (minimum) at time of application.
    • Must not be set to graduate before conclusion of internship.
    • Prior internship experience preferred (not required).
  • Demonstrated ability to operate 2D and 3D CAD system to design and components
  • Demonstrated ability to apply proper detailing requirements to engineering prints
  • Fluency in SOLIDWORKS (or AutoDesk Inventor or Fusion 360) with strong component and assembly modeling
  • FEA, CFD, and additional simulation experience a plus
  • 3D printing experience is a plus

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB. THE JOB DESCRIPTION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL MISCELLANEOUS, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS.

IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@idexcorp.com OR call us at 847-498-7070- Job Opportunities.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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