Design Engineer Intern: Hands-on CAD & BOM Projects

Chromalox; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking an Engineering Intern to join the Design Engineering team. You will support design activities, develop practical engineering skills, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget project execution.

You will gain hands-on experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, calculations, and layouts while applying core engineering fundamentals to real-world problems in a dynamic, inclusive environment at Chromalox.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical audiences.
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to manage tasks independently while collaborating in a team.
• Proficiency with standard PC applications; CAD/ERP/CRM exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes.
• Support the creation of Engineering Drawings, Bills of Material (BOM's), Calculations and Routings.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to analyze data for feasibility of product proposals.
• Study engineering publications to stay current with industry developments.
• Assist in preparing product or system layouts, drawings, and schematics.
• Support requests by gathering technical and vendor information as needed.
• Utilize internal systems and tools to document design details, maintain records, and support on-time, within-budget work.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance processes, tools, and resources used by the Design Engineering team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP/CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chromalox is seeking an Engineering Intern to join the Design Engineering team. You will support design activities, develop practical engineering skills, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget project execution.

You will gain hands-on experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, calculations, and layouts while applying core engineering fundamentals to real-world problems in a dynamic, inclusive environment at Chromalox.