Engineering Intern: Hands-on CAD, CNC, & Process Docs

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Community outreach programs

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Fletcher, NC invites a Student Intern to assist the Engineering team with documentation, design, and machine operations. You will update engineering documents, prepare drawings, and support project engineers in process-related tasks while gaining hands-on experience in engineering design and documentation.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC machines, performing tool changes, and verifying part conformance with precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, blueprints, and GD&T a plus.
• Ability to manage and track project details and materials in tables and forms.
• Ability to present design details in a clear and user-friendly format for construction or manufacturing employees.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail in verifying dimensions and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with peers and co-workers.
• A desire to learn and absorb new information about technology and industry advancements through training and self-study.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas, and provide input on projects.
• Strong analytical skills to compare drawings and ensure consistency across design documents.
• Willingness to take initiative in learning new concepts and contributing to team goals.
• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and documentation within the engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and implement various engineering documents, including the completion of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), drawings, data sheets, and work instructions.
• Prepare and log engineering drawings, including process specifications and tooling drawings.
• Maintain master files for all engineering documents and ensure they are current.
• Support Program Managers/Project Engineers with process documentation and related tasks.
• Create fully detailed engineering drawings with necessary specifications.
• Control and update plant layouts as required.
• Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate metallic parts.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, making necessary adjustments.
• Verify the conformance of finished workpieces to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up machines for trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
• Perform tool changes and document machine tool capability studies.
• Ensure adherence to machine settings and programs during production as outlined in Tool Lists and Cycle Time sheets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics program

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Fletcher, NC invites a Student Intern to assist the Engineering team with documentation, design, and machine operations. You will update engineering documents, prepare drawings, and support project engineers in process-related tasks while gaining hands-on experience in engineering design and documentation.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC machines, performing tool changes, and verifying part conformance with precision instruments.