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Engineering Intern

CECO Environmental
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JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineering Intern evaluates manufacturing processes; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Essential duties and responsibilities should be listed in the order of importance/majority of time spent. 

  • Update/Standardize bill of materials (BOMS)
  • Develop visual aids and work instructions for engineering and other functions, as assigned. 
  • Assist quality by measuring manufactured parts, comparing accuracy to part drawings, and developing quality plans/procedures.
  • Assist in design/drawing creation for engineered products and system using 3D modeling software.
  • Assist with creation of a Value Stream Mapping (VSM) current vs. optimal.
  • Assist in product performance testing and analysis of failed products.
  • Adhering to all assembly safety standards.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelors of Science in Engineering enrollment in good standing at an accredited University; required.
  • Advanced Excel skills, especially with formulas, data manipulation; required.
  • Working knowledge of a 3D modeling software package; SolidWorks preferred.
  • Familiarity in six sigma and lead methodologies, preferred.
  • Previous experience using calipers, micrometers, cmm, etc..; preferred.
  • Strong, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills required.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Working knowledge of MRP tools for planning/scheduling, preferred. 

 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • None

 

COMPETENCIES

 KNOWLEDGE: 

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Spreadsheets, Word Document, etc.) preferred.
  • Engineering ant Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying basic principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
  • Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Physics – Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, materials and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic, and sub-atomic structures and processes. 

 

COMPETENCIES

SKILL IN: 

  • Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter. 
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Mathematics - Using math to solve problems. 
  • Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to details. 

 

ABILITIES IN:

  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.)
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

 

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

  • Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
  • The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
  • Compliance with company attendance standards.  

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5% travel may be required.