Mechanical Engineering Intern at QED Technologies

Mechanical Engineering Intern-Spring Semester

Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern provides support to Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, in various capacities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct experiments as defined by Engineering and other groups.

Support development/R&D activities via conducting experiments and summarizing findings, building mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies, etc.

Assist in developing test plans.

Execute test plans, summarize/analyze data and report findings.

Utilize sophisticated metrology equipment including interferometers, laser position measurement equipment, ball-bar motion equipment, rotation measurement equipment, temperature, fluid flow and fluid pressure measurement devices. 

Communicate frequently with team members.  Openly brainstorms with team members.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience – Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.  Relevant coursework in areas such as machine design, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and magnetics.  Previous internship or co-op experience in a mechanical engineering role a plus.

Working knowledge of machine shop equipment and tools. Machining experience is a plus. Familiarity with a variety of measurement tools, data acquisition systems and sensors. Experience with Six Sigma methodologies a plus. Experience with Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing methods a plus. Experience with CAD software for creating detailed mechanical designs, PTC CREO detailing experience a plus.

Computer Skills:  Experience with Excel or Mini-Tab to capture, graph, analyze and communicate test data is preferred.  Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills are required. Demonstrated aptitude for learning new software.

Technical - Strong technology perspective particularly related to the optics industry through prior experience.

Travel – Travel is not a primary part of this job.

The position is an hourly paid position with a pay range of $22.00 to $27.00 based on the candidates education level, and prior internship and project related experience.  We would prefer a candidate who can work 40 hours a week during the internship period, but would consider a candidate interested in part-time (less than 40 hours).

QED Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer