Engineering & Maintenance Intern

Davis Wire Corporation; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wire Corporation in Irwindale, CA seeks a hands-on Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer. You will design mechanical solutions, scope maintenance work, and collaborate with maintenance staff and contractors to keep equipment running efficiently.

Key tasks include evaluating equipment to standards, creating engineering change notices, and generating preventive maintenance schedules. Strong CAD, CMMS, and data reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechatronics or similar Industrial Maintenance program or recently graduated within 6 months.
• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals (physics, materials, pneumatics).
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Experience with CMMS.
• Solid CAD capabilities, preferably SolidWorks.
• Good written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Ability to manage projects and create detailed manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems.
• Create mechanical solutions for typical engineering or maintenance problems.
• Scope work creation.
• Assist in directing Maintenance craft personnel and/or third-party contractors.
• Calculate torque, strength, or power requirements for mechanical solutions.
• Create engineering BOMs.
• Creation of Engineering Change Notices.
• New part qualification / testing (Lab and Field).
• Evaluate equipment to industry standards and specifications.
• Research applicable test methods based on industry standards.
• Assist with physical and administrative preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with repairs on equipment as needed.
• Tracking downtime issues dealing with maintenance related items.
• Assist in generating and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for existing and new assets/equipment.
• Data and historical record management and reporting.
• Maintenance systems management.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechatronics

CAD (SolidWorks)

CMMS

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Project management

Data reporting

Education

Mechatronics or related Industrial Maintenance program

Tools

SolidWorks

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe

CMMS software

Job description

• Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems.
• Create mechanical solutions for typical engineering or maintenance problems.
• Assist in directing Maintenance craft personnel and/or third-party contractors.
• Calculate torque, strength, or power requirements for mechanical solutions.
• Creation of Engineering Change Notices.
• New part qualification / testing (Lab and Field).
• Evaluate equipment to industry standards and specifications.
• Research applicable test methods based on industry standards.
• Assist with physical and administrative preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with repairs on equipment as needed.
• Tracking downtime issues dealing with maintenance related items.
• Assist in generating and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for existing and new assets/equipment.
• Data and historical record management and reporting.
• Maintenance systems management.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems.
• Create mechanical solutions for typical engineering or maintenance problems.
• Scope work creation.
• Assist in directing Maintenance craft personnel and/or third-party contractors.
• Calculate torque, strength, or power requirements for mechanical solutions.
• Create engineering BOMs.
• Creation of Engineering Change Notices.
• New part qualification / testing (Lab and Field).
• Evaluate equipment to industry standards and specifications.
• Research applicable test methods based on industry standards.
• Assist with physical and administrative preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with repairs on equipment as needed.
• Tracking downtime issues dealing with maintenance related items.
• Assist in generating and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for existing and new assets/equipment.
• Data and historical record management and reporting.
• Maintenance systems management.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Be enrolled in formal schooling in a Mechatronics or similar Industrial Maintenance course (e.g., certification program, technical/community college) OR recently graduated from such a program or course within the last 6 months.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (physics, materials, pneumatics).
• Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel & Word, and Adobe.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrable CAD expertise, preferably Solidworks.
• Knowledge of electronic Maintenance Management System.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good project management skills.
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with mechanical set up (lubrication, sprockets, belts, chains).
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
• Experience with machine shop skills (e.g., hydraulic press, drill press, hand tools).
• Strong adaptability and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to create detailed reports and presentations.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Dynamics 365, Power BI, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, seals, bearings).
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays, motors).
• Experience with conveyers (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance.
• Experience working in team-based environments (working together with others).