Mechanical Engineer Intern (Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, Pack Intern, Spring '27)

**This internship is hosted by Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS). 

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Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions 

About Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions: 

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? 

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! 

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Mechanical Engineer opportunity. This role reports into EDS, an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Sparks, NV and is a 100% on-site role. 

Are you passionate about designing mechanical systems and machinery utilizing design software? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! 

Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Field Service Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, located in Sparks, NV.  

Internship Description: 

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with the engineering and production teams to create and update SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, and supporting product documentation for existing products and new design projects. Day-to-day work may include reviewing assigned design requests, measuring or modeling components, updating option drawings, preparing drawing packages and BOMs, checking designs for accuracy and manufacturability, and incorporating feedback from engineers and production personnel. The intern will gain experience with the full design-documentation process while completing clearly scoped projects using SolidWorks and ERP software. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete 150 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total) 
• Create, review and updates of basic documentation including drawings, models, bill of materials, quotes and engineering summaries utilizing CAD Systems and ERP software 
• Prepare product documentation (i.e. manuals, work instructions, assembly instructions, data sheets, etc) 
• Prepare Bills of Material (BOM) and parts list repositories 
• Conduct assigned projects ensuring that work is completed within budgetary and time constraints while meeting customer and contractual demands 
• Assess customer requirements, evaluate engineering design, and create complete drawing packages 
• Model components to define recommended parts procurement 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

• Communicate progress, questions, and technical concerns clearly with the engineering and production teams. 
• Demonstrate attention to detail, organization, time management, initiative, teamwork, and openness to feedback. 
• Create/update 1-5 assembly and drawings per week in SolidWorks 
• Complexity of option drawings are from 5 to 50 parts in a single drawing 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring '27 semester   
• Student must be enrolled in a program of study (major, minor, or graduate program) in the following colleges: 
  • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) 
  • Business 
  • Engineering 
  • Science 
  • Public Health/Orvis 
• Good problem solving and analytic skills (i.e., can conduct root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results) 
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies 
• Ability to write and document manufacturing process, inspection, and testing procedures 
• Capability to communicate, coach, and train shop floor team members on processing information 
• Basic knowledge of electronics components and electronic assemblies 
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certifications in SolidWorks (i.e. CSWA, CSWP, CSWE, CPPA, etc.), preferred 
• Engineering in Training (EIT), preferred 

Desired Schedule for Intern: 

The intern will work 8-15 hours per week. Internship hours can take place Monday through Friday in-person at the office from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM based on the selected intern’s availability. 

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.