Mechanical Engineering Intern

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group which manufactures synthetic fibers carbon fibers plastics and chemicals and employs more than 45000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPAs films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental social and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting .

Summary:

The Torayfan Division at TPA produces polypropylene films. The qualified candidate will assist the Torayfan Engineering Department in the completion of project work. Project work will entail working both with other mechanical engineers and independently on small scale projects.

Duties:

• Work in a support role to other engineers on aspects of their projects
• Review work assignments to develop engineered solutions
• Generate various drawings budgets schedules and specifications as required
• Communicate with internal and external resources to progress projects in a timely manner. Participate in team review meetings.
• Specific planned project work will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will be a mechanical engineering student entering his/her/their senior year
• Strong computer skills Microsoft office products and Autodesk Products
• Ability to model existing equipment configurations in Solid Works or AutoCAD Inventor
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor or Revit is a plus
• Must have a strong work ethic and be highly self-motivated
• Strengths in machine design power transmission and design of fabricated components will be a plus
• Hands on and practical mechanical experience / background a plus
• Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and written with vendors and contractors
• Ability to report in a clear and concise fashion
• Strictly follow safety policies and procedures

Length of Employment:

• The internship is a full-time forty hour per week position
• The internship will begin on May 26th and end on August 21st

Compensation:

• This is a paid internship; the hourly rate is $21.00 per hour.

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and medical related conditions) age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons including the community and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives we are committed to maintaining a drug tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.

Required Experience:

Intern