Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Position Description:

The Position includes design and engineering, cost estimation and limited project management responsibilities.

Interns will be expected to perform the following duties:

                Investigate potential improvements for production areas.

                Assist in evaluating production to find improvements.

                Design, fabricate and manage small projects to assist production.

                Learn how to operate equipment and write procedures to train others how to use it.

                Modify or create layouts to convey plans for equipment or layout changes.

                Collect and analyze production metrics and KPIs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Gain specific knowledge of our company’s Product Line and our capabilities.
• Evaluate projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents and information supplied.
• Evaluate methods of production to make improvements.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and engineering requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain and build technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications and conversing with vendors and colleagues.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

All other duties as assigned

ATTRIBUTES:  

• Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to help solve problems.
• Communication Skills – clear written and verbal instructions and notes are essential.
• Must be skilled in MS Office Suite, mainly Word and Excel.
• Proficient in MS Project Manager a plus.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers. 
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Safety oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all locations at customer site.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working at times in covered environment or in an outside environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.