Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Internship

Thar Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A green technology company based in Pittsburgh is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Intern. The role focuses on evaluating and enhancing manufacturing processes for various equipment, including pumps and heat exchangers. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proficiency in CAD/CAM software like SolidWorks, and excellent communication skills. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work in a small team environment with creative freedom to develop new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering related field required.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and solid modeling tools.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Research and implement manufacturing processes for new products.
• Collaborate with vendors to test manufacturing processes.
• Prepare product and process manufacturing reports.
• Design products for manufacturability.

Skills

CAD/CAM

2D and 3D solid modeling

Good communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Thar Energy, LLC is part of the broader Thar organization founded in 1990. Thar organization has been a global leader in the use of green, all natural, supercritical fluid processing for the energy, pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.

Thar Energy has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join its team, focused on equipment with moving parts (pumps, expanders, etc.), pressure vessels, and compact heat exchangers.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate, analyze, and improve existing manufacturing processes
• Research, design, test and implement manufacturing processes for new products
• Work with outside vendors to implement and test existing and new manufacturing processes
• Prepare product and process manufacturing reportsConduct quality control programs
• Design products for manufacturability
• Use verbal and written communication skills to work both independently and in team environments

Requirements include:

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering track
• CAD/CAM, 2D and 3D solid modeling experience such as SolidWorks or equivalent
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Preferred characteristics include:

• Manufacturing interest with heat exchangers, heat exchange systems, and high-pressure vessels and components
• Design, installation, and implementation of automation equipment for assembly of industry machinery
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a small company environment with a wide degree of creativity and opportunity for growth working and developing new technologies

Work location:

The candidate will work at Thar Energy’s RIDC location:

150 Gamma Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15238