Applications Engineer Intern

Socket.dev; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Applications Engineer Intern to support the Applications team in learning and developing skills for our industry. The role focuses on CAD/CAM rendering, machine programming, and demonstrating processes to enhance customer production, all while gaining exposure to modern manufacturing equipment.

Internship aims to prepare you for a future in the industry, with indoor work, showroom readiness, and collaboration within a team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD/CAM software to render machine parts for machine programming.
• Learn machine programming and operation.
• Familiarize with sales process and demonstration procedures.
• Showroom maintenance and readiness for customer demonstrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Windows OS

Job description

Position Title: Applications Engineer Intern

DESCRIPTION

The Applications Engineer Intern will work alongside the Applications team to learn and develop the skills necessary to become successful in our unique industry. We are looking to develop the future of MC Machinery Systems by utilizing the latest in 2D/3D modeling software and using some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment available today. Our Applications Engineers work to develop processes to enhance customer production by utilizing product analysis and demonstrations. Projects will reflect an increasing level of understanding and success from previous tasks.

Although there is no guarantee of employment when completed it is our goal to prepare you for a future in the industry once graduated.

ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize CAD/CAM software to render machine parts for machine programming.
• Learn machine programming and operation.
• Familiarized with sales process and demonstration procedures.
• Showroom maintenance tasks such as cleaning machines to be ready for customer demonstrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High level of customer service.
• Basic CNC programming skills.
• Ability to operate computer using windows operating systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organized.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job operates mainly indoors and is exposed to generally consistent conditions, such as regulated air conditioning and heating. This job also works near moving mechanical parts and the noise level is moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires very frequent bending at the waist, twisting of the upper body, standing, speaking and hearing and frequent kneeling. Repetitive use of the hands, squeezing, keyboarding and crouching. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of 1-10 pounds, recurrent lifting of 11-20 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of 21-50 or more pounds. Also requires constant pushing and pulling of 1-50 pounds and infrequent pushing and pulling of over 50 pounds with the aid of handcarts or other wheeled devices. Good visual and color acuity are a must to perform this type of job.

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.