Mechanical Engineer Intern: 3D Printing & Prototyping Lab

Klein Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to assist the new product development team. You will provide feedback and project support to meet deadlines, with exposure to 3D printing, test lab work, basic modeling, and prototype design.

You’ll gain hands-on engineering experience in a collaborative environment, working with manufacturing and quality teams to review products, test, and analyze results, while learning how improvements flow into the production process.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite; good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 the nature and level of work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Follow-up

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Klein Tools is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to assist the new product development team. You will provide feedback and project support to meet deadlines, with exposure to 3D printing, test lab work, basic modeling, and prototype design.

You’ll gain hands-on engineering experience in a collaborative environment, working with manufacturing and quality teams to review products, test, and analyze results, while learning how improvements flow into the production process.