Mechanical Engineer Intern

Hourly Wage: $18.00

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To assist in designing new products and improving existing products in accordance with Prides 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 (BOMs)

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 bachelors 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- x1250.

Required Experience:

Intern