Hydraulic Test Engineer Intern

Rexroth; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HydraForce in Vernon Hills, IL offers an internship program designed to develop future engineering resources while supporting our engineering groups. The program provides hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and projects increase in complexity as you progress.

Interns troubleshoot, calibrate, review schematics, and update documentation. A strong GPA and active engineering student status are required; PLC knowledge and good communication help.

Qualifications

• Engineering undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Fluid power knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Self-directed and motivated
• Good technical/mechanical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic circuits and tooling used on test stands throughout plant
• Analyze and repair stand issues based on troubleshooting guides if stands are out of startup control
• Review hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and schematics to troubleshoot test setups and power unit equipment
• Calibrate testing equipment such as pressure transducers, flow meter displays, heat, and current sensors
• Perform and assist in correlation studies and GR&R for qualifying stands for specific products
• Update documentation in Q-Pulse. Training will be provided

Skills

Engineering undergraduate student

GPA 3.0

Fluid power knowledge

PLC programming

Communication skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering undergraduate student

Job description

HydraForce in Vernon Hills, IL offers an internship program designed to develop future engineering resources while supporting our engineering groups. The program provides hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and projects increase in complexity as you progress.

Interns troubleshoot, calibrate, review schematics, and update documentation. A strong GPA and active engineering student status are required; PLC knowledge and good communication help.