Mold Simulation Intern - Predictive Plastics Design

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Mold Simulation Intern to develop predictive engineering skills on real new product development. You’ll work with experienced engineers to translate simulation results into part and tooling design and improve the injection molding process.

You will gain hands-on experience with injection molding machines and connector manufacturing, collaborating with a cross-functional team across the full product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Interest in joining a global manufacturing team and a hands-on simulation career.

Responsibilities

• Use Moldflow and Moldex 3D to analyze plastic components.
• Suggest product and tooling improvements from simulation results.
• Use NX to adjust products for optimization.
• Set up processes with on-site injection molding machines.
• Collaborate across the connector product lifecycle from design to production.
• Communicate concerns through DFM and improve molding processes.

Skills

FEA

Education

Plastics Eng/Tech degree

Tools

Moldflow

Moldex 3D

NX Modeling

Job description

Molex is seeking a Mold Simulation Intern to develop predictive engineering skills on real new product development. You’ll work with experienced engineers to translate simulation results into part and tooling design and improve the injection molding process.

You will gain hands-on experience with injection molding machines and connector manufacturing, collaborating with a cross-functional team across the full product lifecycle.