Student Intern - Mechanical Engineering (HDQ)

Student Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Hdq)

Position Purpose: This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in the Mechanical Engineering division at headquarters. The incumbent must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. The incumbent will gain exposure to cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands-on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

Essential Duties:

• Assist engineering staff on project assignments.
• Verify as-built conditions and subsequent drawing updates.
• Develop P&ID's, basic design elements, equipment sizing, etc.
• Perform basic engineering calculations.
• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student four-year Mechanical Engineering (EAC/ABET accredited) program with Sophomore year completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Transcript required at time of application. If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• This position requires frequent sitting and standing/walking; and occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, use of keyboard/computer, bending/reaching, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.
• It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
• This position occasionally may work in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas.
• This position requires good hearing and vision, and the ability to speak. It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
• This position may need to be respirator qualified. The incumbent is required to be clean-shaven for respirator fit testing while assigned to work on a plant site.

Key Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $26/hour