Job Description

**All candidates must include a portfolio with their resume/application.

Salary: $27-$35/hr
Duration: 3 months**

Typical intern activities may include:

• early phase conceptualization and brainstorming

• collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams

• design and fabrication of prototype mechanical models/systems

• use of SolidWorks or other CAD programs for mechanical design development

• use of basic shop tools and equipment

• troubleshooting of models/systems

• testing/optimization of systems for subsequent commercialization

• interfacing directly with vendors and potentially clients

• developing code to interface with electromechanical systems or analyze datasets

Qualifications

Candidates for this position:

• will have completed at least their second year of post-high school education by the start of the internship

• are currently pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and will return to an academic program at the end of the internship

• are knowledgeable of engineering fundamentals, mechanical design, and material mechanics

• are flexible, creative, adaptable, and demonstrate a desire to learn

• effectively communicate their work and ideas to interdisciplinary groups

• are expected to be fully in-person at the location listed for this position

Additional qualities we are looking for:

• enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in an informal work environment with minimal supervision

• aptitude with hand and machine tools

• familiarity with 3D modeling as a primary tool for engineering development

The signing of a non-disclosure agreement to maintain client confidentiality is a necessary condition of employment.

Candidates are required to provide either a pdf or linked portfolio to their application. Applications without any form of portfolio will be disregarded.

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