ENGINEERING INTERN

Summary:        Ramco Specialties is currently searching for an Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2021 to assist the department as the company grows and drives continual improvement through the organization.  Assignments will be catered to the interns understanding of engineering principles depending on his/her coursework.

Reports To:                  Engineering Manager

Direct Reports:             None

Travel:                          None

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

• Assisting staff engineers on Continual Improvement Projects supporting tasks as assigned. 
• Drafting of Product, Tooling, or Equipment and Facility layouts.  Modifying existing drawings working within the parameters of the company’s Engineering Change Control procedures.
• Conducting Product Testing of performance-based product.  Documenting test results and reacting when product falls below specification.
• Providing regular project and task status updates to Engineering Manager and to Top Management when necessary.  Status updates may be through email, project management software, or PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Behaving in a safe and professional manner at all times.  Maintaining a cooperative attitude toward other employees and keep a mind-set that always considers the best long-term interests of the company.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred; equivalent experience will be considered; on-the-job or external training will be provided to address weak areas:

• Enrolled in and pursuing a 4-year technical degree from an accredited program.
• Experience with 3D modeling software, such as AutoCAD Inventor
• Strong Mathematical skills and basic understanding of statistical concepts (Normal distribution, SPC)
• Able to routinely interact with other company departments in a professional manner.
• Proficient in MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Physical Demands:

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb stairs.  Also it is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Engineering Intern position will split his/her time between the office and production floor.  In the office, the intern will be provided a desk and computer.  The intern will be expected to maintain a clean and organized work area.  Dress is business casual.  On the production floor the noise level is usually moderate/ occasionally loud.  While on the production floor, the intern will be required to follow safety requirements and have safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toed shoes.