General Summary The role of a Mechanical Engineer Intern is to assist the product development, research engineering, or continuation engineering departments with project tasks that utilize and expand the skills and abilities of the intern. Extensive direct guidance from others is expected. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Safety of task completion. Tasks below are examples of functions that have been completed with this role: Provide design and engineering assistance for proposed product changes. Assist with conceptual designs. Analyze designs using engineering analysis tools and techniques such as 3D Modeling, FEA, and CFD (SolidWorks experience preferred). Assist with prototype development and lab testing. Evaluate DeZURIK and competitive products. Propose and develop technologies to fulfill customer needs. Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status. Review instruction manuals and product literature. Assist in the research of customer product needs. Assist in managing material specification database. Create, modify, and maintain calculation and simulation templates. Provide assistance to engineering staff. Education and Experience Currently attending an accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree program with at least two years completed preferred. Requires basic Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience. Ability to use aspects of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks experience preferred). Ability to learn safety, work safely, and use appropriate PPE. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Ability to conform to changing priorities, demands, and timelines. Written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Work Hours Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Employment Dates Approximately May through July with the final timeframe determined by candidate availability and performance. Possibility to transition to a part time position with limited hours during academic year. Physical Demands Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. The physical requirements of the job are related to some testing in the engineering lab that can be part of the job assignments or handling component parts in the plant during a quality inspection. Working Conditions Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Stress may result from workload and meeting schedules. Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer and business needs. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Quality Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc. s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions. DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.