Intern Mechanical Engineering

Watchfire; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life/ADD

Voluntary Life/ADD

Dependent Life/ADD

401k with Employer Match

Vacation

Personal Time

Job summary

Watchfire in Danville, IL is seeking a student intern to participate in hardware development activities and assist Mechanical Engineers with prototyping. You will help test and evaluate new and existing products while collaborating closely with the R&D team.

The role expects active enrollment in engineering/technology programs, full-time status for the current semester, and the ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer session.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with Microsoft software, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of semester.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer session.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware development activities.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers with projects and prototyping as needed.
• Help with testing and evaluation of new and existing products.
• Collaborate closely with R&D team members.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor CAD

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Written communication

US work authorization

Education

Engineering/Technology student (Mech, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, ME, MET, EE, EET preferred)

Enrolled full-time for current semester; new graduates eligible

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

• Participate in hardware development activities
• Assist Mechanical Engineers with projects and prototyping as needed
• Help with testing and evaluation of new and existing products
• Collaborate closely with R&D team members

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware development activities
• Assist Mechanical Engineers with projects and prototyping as needed
• Help with testing and evaluation of new and existing products
• Collaborate closely with R&D team members

Qualifications/Skills

• Experience with CAD software, preferably Autodesk products (Inventor)
• Experience with Microsoft software, Outlook, Word, Excel and Sharepoint
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of semester
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer session

Education and Licensing

• Student enrolled in Engineering/Technology: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, ME, MET, EE, EET preferred
• Must have been enrolled full-time for the current semester, new graduates are still eligible for this position

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life/ADD
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Dependent Life/ADD
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Personal Time
• Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.