CAD Design Intern: Build Real-World Components & Fixtures

PCE Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PCE Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to assist the project team by designing components and assemblies, selecting materials and manufacturing methods, and preparing documentation.

You will work with manufacturing and engineering teams to meet project timelines and quality standards. The role requires proficiency with SolidWorks, strong written and verbal communication, and enrollment in a CAD/Drafting program with at least two semesters completed.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, potentially working in more than one team at the same time with competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Create component and assembly drawings in the Company format for components, perform revisions as necessary, assign numbers to changes and prepare packages for approval.
• Work with the Manufacturing, and Engineers to implement all requirements on drawings, and support development of control plans.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers in design for manufacturing and overall good design practices.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis of assemblies, analyze CPk data for components and assemblies to resolve issues with tolerance stack ups provide input to the Mechanical Design Engineer on changes and improvements to resolve tolerances stack up issues.
• Work with the Engineers to develop accurate cost models for projects, and review vendor quotations to ensure requirements are met.
• Support design of measurement fixtures, assembly fixtures, and test fixtures as necessary to ensure project timelines are met.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Documentation

Education

CAD/Drafting program (2 semesters)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PCE Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to assist the project team by designing components and assemblies, selecting materials and manufacturing methods, and preparing documentation.

You will work with manufacturing and engineering teams to meet project timelines and quality standards. The role requires proficiency with SolidWorks, strong written and verbal communication, and enrollment in a CAD/Drafting program with at least two semesters completed.