Mechanical Engineering Intern

About the role

• Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Department: Engineering
• Reports to: Engineering Manager

General Description / Purpose

Work in the discipline design group performing design tasks for custom railroad maintenance equipment. Design tasks include product research, calculations, documentation and CAD drawings.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in product or system design under the direct guidance of another engineer or designer.
• Help determine feasibility of designing equipment or modifying existing equipment considering costs, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine possible design improvements.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop/modify designs as required.
• Prepares product or system layouts and detailed documentation.
• Prepares and compiles necessary calculations to support product designs.
• Assists with machine or systems tests and compiles and organizes data.
• Analyzes test data and reports to help determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Perform engineering duties and subtasks in area of discipline of low complexity for a project or projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: Achieved junior status or higher. The individual shall also have completed the "core" coursework for his/her chosen discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The individual will learn abide by established design practices and procedures to complete assignments.
• Ability and willingness to learn the necessary design tools as required for area of discipline. (Autocad 2D/3D,Solid Modeling, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to learn application and integration design skills in area of discipline.
• This is an intern level position that requires close supervision with little to no independent work.

Working Conditions

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer.
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Benefits

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence.

Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Compensation

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.