Engineering Intern

Clifford Jacob Forging Company; St. Joseph (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation

Paid Christmas Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Clifford-Jacobs Forging in Champaign, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our team. This full-time opportunity focuses on manufacturing improvements, robotics strategy, and process optimization within a precision forging environment.

You must be currently enrolled in an accredited university majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science. The role offers hourly pay of $18-$28 with a competitive benefits package including 401(k), vacation, paid Christmas leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of heat treating and mechanical testing basics.
• Interest in manufacturing and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Reduce steel usage, optimize stock size, shorten lead times and cut scrap.
• Drive manufacturing technological improvements.
• Formulate strategies and implement robotics initiatives.
• Improve plant velocity and throughput.
• Digitize processes to reduce paper usage.
• Estimate time improvements for tasks and projects.
• Eliminate unnecessary processes and drive improvements.
• Research and develop materials and processes for better performance.
• Research and recommend industry best practices.
• Aim to reduce energy consumption across operations.
• Plan and implement strategies for plant expansion projects.

Skills

Project Management

Heat Treating basics

Mechanical Testing basics

Analytical Capability

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited university – Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

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Full Time Professional Clifford-Jacobs Forging, Champaign, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $28.00 Hourly

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service.

We’re currently looking for an Engineering Intern to join the team!

Why Join Us?

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, our full-time employees enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Paid Christmas Leave
• Paid Holidays
• $18-$28

Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university; majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Preferred Skill Requirements

• Project Managment
• Knowledge of the basics of Heat Treating and Mechanical Testing
• Analytical Capability

Responsibilities

• Reduction of steel usage, stock size, lead time and scrap
• Manufacturing technological improvements
• Strategy formulation and implementations of Robotics
• Plant velocity improvements
• Reduction of paper usage [digitization]
• Estimating time improvements
• Process elimination/improvements
• Research and Development of materials’ and processes
• Research and recommendations of industry best practices
• Reduction of energy consumption
• Strategy formulation and implementation for plant expansion project