Be a part of shaping our future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world, and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our planet. Itron’s decades of experience is helping to ensure success in creating a more resourceful world.

Our West Union, SC manufacturing plant is looking for a Design Engineering Intern to join our mechanical R&D team. In this role, you will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. In addition, you will serve as the important resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.

The candidate is expected to perform the following activities:

• Experience with any mechanical CAD software. Creo preferred.
• This position supports the Mechanical Lead Engineers on assigned projects
• Investigate design challenges by partnering with senior engineering personnel to troubleshoot problems, identify solutions, and implement corrective actions
• Optimizing internal test fixtures and designing tools or structures to aid in the manufacturing process.
• Work with cross functional teams to support NPI and sustaining projects.
• Familiarize and support mechanical design validation tests that include but not limited to IP rating, drop, vibe, transportation of meter product/packaging.
• Procure material for plastic prototypes.
• Review of Supplier equipment drawings and data.
• Learn and understand any regulations related to departmental tasks.

Experience: This position requires a minimum of 0-1 year of related experience.

Education: Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.

Travel: 0%

Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com .

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer . If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com .

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our proven portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.