2018 Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineer Job Description The 2018 Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineer will be based in Buffalo Grove. The Mechanical Engineer Intern will solve complex problems and generate new ideas for a global organization; while utilizing creativity and innovation to develop entrepreneurial skills. Involved on projects which matter to the business and help achieve company goals. Work on challenging projects in support of real-time business issues, to develop skills and experiences. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: * Intense collaboration * Passionate customer focus * Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution * Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement * Relentless drive to win Here is a glimpse of what youll do * Assist with setup and documentation of manufacturing cells on production floor * Create engineering drawings to support new project launches * Develop project data spreadsheets as needed to plan for new project introductions * Support Automation, Tooling and Product Engineering groups * Assist other engineers with project work * Track schedules and insure engineering deliverables are on time * Assist Engineering Management as needed Here is some of what youll need (required) * Currently enrolled and pursuing degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university * Available for 10-12 weeks starting in May/June. * Position is based in Buffalo Grove, IL. * Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Here are a few of our preferred experiences * Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills * Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills * Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others * Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills * Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation * Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Ability to take lead and drive for results Job Category Intern Flex does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Flex does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Flex provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: accesibility@flextronics.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Flex will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Flex will contact you if it is determined that your background is a match to the required skills required for this position. Thank you for considering a career with Flex. The information we collect: We may collect personal information that you choose to submit to us through the Website or otherwise provide to us. This may include your contact details; information provided in online questionnaires, feedback forms, or applications for employment; and information you provide such as CV/Resume. We will use your information for legitimate business purposes such as responding to comments or queries or answering questions; progressing applications for employment; allowing you to choose to share web content with others or; where you represent one of our customers or suppliers, administering the business relationship with that customer or supplier.