Acuity

Summer Internship – Mechanical Engineering

Acuity

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Location Type: Office

Location: Des PlainesIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $39,500 - $71,000 per year

Job Level

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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

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringproduct developmentproject managementtestingtooling methodologiesdesign for excellenceembedded controls3D CAD2D CADdrafting practices
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingtime managementprioritizationcollaborationmechanical aptitude