
Summer Internship – Mechanical Engineering
Acuity
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Location Type: Office
Location: Des Plaines • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $39,500 - $71,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Work in an electromechanical environment essential for product design, part assembly, and detailed part drawings
- Prototype, test, and assemble prototypes and samples
- Learn and develop skill sets in Product Development, Project Management, Testing/Certification, Tooling Methodologies, Design for eXcellence, and introduction to Embedded Controls and Drivers
- Assist in the execution of tactical requests on an as-needed basis
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Relevant internship or project experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal stamping/forming, aluminum die casting, plastics injection molding, and extruding of metals and plastics
- Familiarity with typical metal and plastics machining and rapid prototyping processes
- Mechanical aptitude suitable for assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting products using various hand and power tools
- Experience in creating detailed drawings and documentation for component and assembly manufacturing using standard drafting practices
- Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD (Solidworks preferred), MS Office, etc.
- Ability to coordinate testing/evaluation of various products and interpret resulting data
- Basic understanding of residential, commercial, and/or industrial construction methods, including electrical wiring of buildings
- Basic understanding of electronics design and wiring practices
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form through sketches and engineering drawings
- Basic experience in project, timeline, and budget management
- Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with cross-functional team members
Benefits
- Health care
- Dental coverage
- Vision plans
- 401K benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringproduct developmentproject managementtestingtooling methodologiesdesign for excellenceembedded controls3D CAD2D CADdrafting practices
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingtime managementprioritizationcollaborationmechanical aptitude