R&D Intern

Retech Systems LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Retech Systems LLC in Buffalo, NY seeks a motivated R&D Engineering Intern to support process improvement in the R&D/Toll Melting department. You will collaborate with engineers on mechanical design concepts, update drawings and BOMs, and contribute to SOP development.

The role requires CAD experience (Autodesk Inventor preferred), knowledge of GD&T, and strong written/verbal communication. Internship or co-op experience is a plus, with opportunities to work closely with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor or similarly capable software.
• Previous Internship/Co-op experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design concepts for R&D projects.
• Propose ideas and specifications to improve performance or robustness of equipment.
• Update drawings, P&IDs, and generate BOMs for release to manufacturing.
• Track part manufacturing progress and provide engineering support.
• Assist CAD of subassemblies.
• Develop SOPs for melting processes.
• Produce high-quality reports, proposals, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot subsystem components of melting equipment.
• Provide status reports on milestones and task changes.
• Review process data to understand system environments and specs.

Skills

GD&T

High-temp materials

Mass/energy balances

Industry research

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The R&D Engineering Intern will work closely with the current R&D Engineering team to complete process improvement projects surrounding the R&D/Toll Melting department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with engineering team members on specific mechanical design concepts for research and development projects.
• Provide new ideas (and specifications) that will improve the performance or robustness of mechanical equipment within R&D & production melting furnaces.
• Update or create new drawings, P&IDs, and generate BOM list to release to manufacturing.
• Track progress of part manufacturing and provide engineering support.
• Assists in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) of subassemblies.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for melting processes.
• Generate high quality written reports, proposals, instructions, manuals, and other documentation forms.
• Assist in troubleshooting subsystem components associated with the melting equipment.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and task changes as needed.
• Process data review to understand the mechanical system environment and specification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of materials suitable for use in high temperature, corrosive environments.
• Ability to preform basic to intermediate mass/energy steady state balances.
• Ability to research industry relevant publications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor or similarly capable software.
• Previous Internship/Co-op experience is preferred but not required.

Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

• Proven track record of generating innovative and practical ideas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with hand-tools is a plus
• Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• A work style which is “people oriented” and can obtain the best out of team members.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands.
• The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.