Mechanical Engineer Internship Job ID: R00065529 Category: Administrative Support Work Location: Eagan, MN Posted Date: September 7, 2018 Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Our 48,000 associates help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier by delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments at more than 1.3 million locations in more than 170 countries. Our innovative products and services touch virtually every aspect of daily life and are used in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, schools, manufacturing plants, refineries and other locations throughout the world. Many of the worlds most recognizable brands rely on Ecolab to help ensure operational efficiencies, product integrity and brand reputation. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. Mechanical Engineer Interns operate within the Research, Development and Engineering group. This position supports all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varied work environment. Challenge yourself to create innovative control and dispensing systems that improve the user experience, safety, and value for our customers. This position will entail a variety of mechanical engineering work with a focus on new product development. You will perform many mechanical and system design activities, including design, analysis, component and system level testing, manufacturing transfer, and post launch support. Main Responsibilities: * Participate in the design and development of new chemical dispensers and control systems * Perform research, design, and test, for product improvement and development of new and launched products * Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards * Test, evaluate and analyze systems to determine or prove performance and reliability * Identify and evaluate technologies to advance the performance and reliability of existing and new products * Work closely with and under the direction of staff engineers Basic Qualifications: * Pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering(Dec 2019 or May 2020 expected graduation date) * Minimum GPA of 3.2 * Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, now or anytime in the future Preferred Qualifications: * Excellent analytical and decision making skills * Experience with mechanical design and analysis tools * Experience developing test procedures and methods, and execution of tests * Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail * Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects * Demonstrated leadership skills Location: * Our Research Center is located in Eagan, MN. * Some events will held at our Global Headquarters in St. Paul, MN. * Relocation assistance is available for those meeting requirements.