Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to:Engineering Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Work in the discipline design group performing design tasks for custom railroad maintenance equipment.  Design tasks include product research, calculations, documentation and CAD drawings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in product or system design under the direct guidance of another engineer or designer.
• Help determine feasibility of designing equipment or modifying existing equipment considering costs, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine possible design improvements.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop/modify designs as required.
• Prepares product or system layouts and detailed documentation.
• Prepares and compiles necessary calculations to support product designs.
• Assists with machine or systems tests and compiles and organizes data.
• Analyzes test data and reports to help determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Perform engineering duties and subtasks in area of discipline of low complexity for a project or projects.