Job Title:  Mechanical Engineering Intern - Spring 2025

This is an opportunity for engineering students to gain real-world experience while working at a world-class electrical motor manufacturer. Support design, development, and testing of various brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor-based linear actuators, drives, and complete custom automation sub-systems. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving challenging technical problems by applying engineering principles learned in the classroom, and by collaborating with experienced engineers, technicians, and various departments, and will have a desire to grow their 3D CAD and simulation capabilities.

What you will do:

• Work with engineers to design, test, document, and validate new products
• Build, document, and validate the electro-mechanical performance of motors, drives, and circuitry
• Alleviate design issues and/or improve designs through the engineering change procedure
• Execute tests, analyze data, and generate technical reports to inform management
• Create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks
• Learn to run electromagnetic, thermal, and/or stress simulations in ANSYS
• Design test and assembly fixtures to aid manufacturing of product

What we are looking for:

REQUIRED

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
• Sophomore or higher-level standing
• Coursework or experience related to mechanical engineering principles
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize thoughts, files, and data well
• Team player with a highly proactive and positive attitude with the ability to work individually or in a team as needed

PREFERRED

• Knowledge or interest in electrical motors and/or rotating equipment
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• Experience working in a lab or shop environment
• Hands-on capability with typical electrical test and measurement equipment
• Familiar with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is split between office and laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. The noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection. While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.

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