Hands-On Mechanical Design Co-op Intern

Daktronics; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Community donation program

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Leaves

Disability and accommodations

Job summary

Daktronics is hiring a Mechanical Design Co-Op Intern in Brookings, SD, USA. You will shadow engineers, handle design challenges, and gain hands-on CAD experience with Creo while contributing to leading display systems.

Qualified students will develop 3D models, fabricate concepts, and support product development in a collaborative team environment during a 7-month internship that emphasizes initiative and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Full-time student in ME or related field, enrolled in accredited program.
• Able to take a semester off to complete the internship.
• Commit to 40 hours per week and university-coop credit.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred; transcripts required.
• English fluency, strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Shadow an engineer and contribute to design challenges.
• Create 3D CAD models and assemblies with supporting docs.
• Design, procure materials, and fabricate concepts/prototypes.
• Apply design methodologies and justify decisions.
• Design, coordinate and interpret test results.
• Work effectively as a team member and maintain schedule.

Skills

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Daktronics is hiring a Mechanical Design Co-Op Intern in Brookings, SD, USA. You will shadow engineers, handle design challenges, and gain hands-on CAD experience with Creo while contributing to leading display systems.

Qualified students will develop 3D models, fabricate concepts, and support product development in a collaborative team environment during a 7-month internship that emphasizes initiative and problem solving.