Mechanical Engineer Intern

Summary of Description:

The Intern will provide support to a department or function. Responsibilities may include working on special projects; conducting research; telephone support; providing customer service; running reports; entering data; sorting documents; and operating standard office equipment.    

Duties:

• Researches, analyzes, and documents solutions in an independent and timely manner. 
• Collaborates to create documents and/or programs. 
• Prepares and assists with presentations. 
• Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions. 
• Shadows employees and managers to gain professional experience.  
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods in established filing systems. 
• Prepares, reviews, and/or processes a variety of correspondence, logs, information, paperwork, forms, and/or other related information in assigned area of responsibility. 
• Runs standard reports in assigned area of responsibility. 
• Routine administrative tasks. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. 

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); and currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.

License Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills:

• Use computers and related software applications;
• Operate standard office equipment;
• Maintain records and files;
• Data entry;
• Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Provide customer service;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Ability to count or measure.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. 

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