Mechanical Engineer Intern

Klein Tools; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to support the new product development team. You will assist with 3D printing, model creation, prototypes, and testing in the lab, helping to meet project deadlines.

You will work with manufacturing and quality teams to identify improvements, analyze test results, and report findings. The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, building skills applied to coursework.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D and post process prints for review by the NPD team.
• Assist with identifying and submitting products to the test lab.
• Create or modify basic models or prints.
• Design and build prototypes and test fixtures to suggest improvements.
• Work in the engineering test lab to test products and report results.
• Analyze results and make recommendations based on test data.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Undergraduate student enrolled in accredited program

Tools

3D printing

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer Intern position is responsible for assisting the new product development team by providing feedback and project support to meet deadlines. This position may assist with 3D printing, work with the quality team to test products in the test lab, create basic level modeling, and design prototypes. In addition, this position may recommend improvements in the manufacturing process by working with the manufacturing management team. This position will gain valuable engineering experience within a team environment that students can apply in their coursework.

• Create 3D and post process prints for the new product development team to review.
• Work with the engineering team to identify and submit products to the test lab.
• Create or modify basic models or prints.
• Design and build prototypes and test fixtures to make recommendations for improvement.
• Work in the Engineering test lab to test products and report results.
• Analyze and make recommendations based on engineering test lab results.
• Partner with the manufacturing team to make recommendations to improve the manufacturing process.
• Perform other duties as assigned within then nature and level of work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program to be considered.
• Basic knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc). Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Must have excellent follow‑up skills. Must be organized and detail‑oriented in order to be successful.

Pay: $26/hour

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.