Mechanical Engineer Intern

Colonial Group; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Mechanical Engineer Intern to assist the new product development team in Lincolnshire, IL. The role involves supporting 3D printing, test lab activities, basic modeling, and prototype design to help meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities include creating prints, submitting products to the test lab, building prototypes and test fixtures, and reporting results to guide manufacturing improvements. Pay ranges from $26 to $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to work in a team, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple items in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D prints and post-process for the product development team.
• Identify, submit products to the test lab, and assist with test protocols.
• Create or modify simple models or prints and build prototypes.
• Test fixtures and report results from the engineering lab.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to suggest process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Follow-up

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; undergrad enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: $26-28/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.