Mechanical Engineering Intern

Department: Engineering

Managed By: Program Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern

The mechanical engineering intern assists with modernizing and streamlining our engineering drawings and computer-aided design (CAD) models across multiple projects. This includes digitizing and updating assembly drawings, creating optimized panelized PCB drawings, supporting component obsolescence efforts, and ensuring international trade commission (ITC) / export control compliance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review hardcopy drawings to verify that digital copies exist on our server.
• If a digital copy is missing, scan the drawing into our server or recreate it using CAD software.
• Assist with manufacturing, sales, and engineering requests that require CAD or drawing updates.
• Support documentation efforts to maintain up-to-date records and accuracy.
• Review printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication drawings and create additional drawings for panelizing boards to optimize production runs.
• Update top-level drawings to reflect the latest requirements for marking, identification, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure drawings meet production requirements and quality compliance.
• Generate engineering change notices (ECNs) in support of drawing updates and obsolescence efforts.
• Generate reports and presentations regarding design changes and evaluations.

Requirements:

• Goal for this position to turn into a full-time 40-hour work week during the summer.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or related CAD software.
• Experience with GD&T concepts and practices.
• Experience with electrical components and obsolescence management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Working knowledge of desktop computers.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe.