Engineering Intern

Geoprobe; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Geoprobe Systems® internship program

Job summary

Geoprobe Systems® offers an Engineering Intern role where you work with machine and tool engineers to design, produce, and test components for Geoprobe® machines. You will use SolidWorks to layout 3D models and participate in fabrication, testing and field validation of new concepts.

Ideal candidates are mechanical engineering majors who are creative, detail-oriented, and eager to collaborate in a team environment with initiatives to learn and contribute to real projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or graduating mechanical engineering major.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with heavy machinery.
• Creative, collaborative and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with strong initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project or new part design and review objectives with staff engineers.
• Use SolidWorks to layout 3D models of projects or parts.
• Fabricate or machine production alongside engineering and fabrication teams; assist in testing and repairs.
• Conduct field testing on Geoprobe rigs to validate new concepts.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Creativity

Collaborative Spirit

Strong Initiative

Detail-Oriented

Heavy Machinery

Education

Mechanical Engineering Majors

Job description

Rising seniors who are ready to take the next step in their educational journey would benefit from participation as an Engineering Intern at Geoprobe Systems®. Engineering interns work alongside machine and tool engineers to design, produce, and test components that are in need of improvement or need created for Geoprobe® machines.

What you will do

• Project or new part design: Projects related to aiding in development projects and the making of components for that project
• Work with staff engineers to review overall objectives of a project or parts
• Determine what the final design needs to accomplish
• Design layout: Use SolidWorks to layout a 3D model of the project or parts
• Utilize time in the shop to develop a 3D model out of available materials
• Fabricate or machine production: Alongside team members in engineering, machine, and fabrication departments, build and test the final product
• Additionally, make repairs to parts/machines/fixtures that need improvement
• Field Testing: Expect in ground testing using Geoprobe® rigs. New concepts or changes require field testing.

What You'll Gain

• Collaborative Experience:Work alongside engineers to design components and produce working prototypes
• Analytical Skills: Evaluate design challenges and establish options for a suitable solution and establish feasibility studies
• Network: Build relationships with experienced engineers
• Head start on career:Apply coursework knowledge to projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Mechanical Engineering Majors
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Creativity:A willingness to try something new, and a willingness to fail while learning
• Collaborative Spirit:A team player who excels in a collaborative environment and values working closely with others
• Strong initiative:Possesses an internal motivationto put forth your best effort
• Detail-Oriented
• Strength and coordination to work on heavy machinery

Geoprobe Systems® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.