Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Details

Description

Hourly Wage: $18.00

Description/Job Summary

To assist in designing new products and improving existing products in accordance with Pride’s procedures and protocols

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist engineers with designing and analyzing mechanical systems and assemblies including but not limited to high load structural systems, suspension systems, vehicle chassis, and other powered or manual positioning systems
• Assist engineers with daily activities such as prototype building, troubleshooting, and basic controller programming
• Assist in developing Bill of Materials (BOM’s)
• Assist engineers with developing models, assemblies, and drawings created through 3D CAD (SolidWorks) ensuring performance, efficiency, and cost targets are met
• Assist with engineering calculations and documentation
• Assist in ensuring designs’ safety, effectiveness, manufacturability, reliability, and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives are met
• Assist with component inspection and testing activities as required
• Read, create, revise, and understand 2D drawings and tolerances (including GD&T)
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be a creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented and honest
  
  

Must Have The Ability To

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Use hand tools and standard power tools
• Prepare and build prototypes
  
  

Must Have

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo
• Basic mathematical and reading skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Required Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Preferred Experience

• At least 60 hours of experience in 3D solid modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferred
  
  

Required Education

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  
  

Required Qualifications

Prospective interns must:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
• Be at least in the equivalency of successfully completing Sophomore year of college before starting the internship
• Work on-site in the Duryea, Pennsylvania facility full-time for a minimum of 1 summer OR work part-time for a minimum of 1 school semester
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide approval documents from their college or university to receive college credit preferred
• Related project or internship experience in designing mechanical systems and assemblies preferred
• Related project or internship experience focused on medical devices preferred
• Ability to lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
• Ability to provide a portfolio outlining experience creating 3D mechanical assemblies preferred
• Ability to provide a portfolio outlining experience creating 2D detail drawings preferred
• Ability to provide a portfolio outlining the use of GD&T within 2D detail drawings preferred
• Ability to work continuously on-site in the Duryea, Pennsylvania facility full-time and/or part-time for 2 or more summers or school semesters preferred
• Current or previous successful internship experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
  
  

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety sensitive position
• Successful interns at Pride Mobility Products Corp. and/or Quantum Rehab will be given preference for future consideration for employment opportunities in a Mechanical Engineering related role
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
  
  

Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.

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