Engineer Intern - Onsite Escalon CA

Job Details

Level Entry | Job Location Escalon, CA - Onsite | Salary Range $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary___________________________________________________________________

The Engineer Intern, through the oversight of a qualified project engineer, completes at least one engineering project within the area of assigned responsibility.  This is a temporary position that will last between four and twelve months.

Responsible for participating, supporting, and maintaining compliance to the Company’s quality, environmental and occupational health & safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities as defined by the Company.

Position responsibilities include direct communications with employees, customers, or representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities_______________________________________________________

• Assists in the evaluation and approval of design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Uses Computer-Aided Design, simulation and other software tools to develop mechanical, electrical, and/or logical systems.
• Works with the prototyping and manufacturing teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues prior to production implementation.
• Creates safety and operational documentation related to manufacturing processes.
• Regularly informs management of the status of each project.
• Develops and evaluates theoretical and conceptual designs.
• Analyses engineering sketches, models, drawings, specifications and related data to determine design factors such as size, shape, material selection and arrangement of parts.
• Conducts experiments, analyses data, and interprets results.
• Models, demonstrates, and tests prototypes.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports, as needed.

 Supervisory Responsibilities______________________________________________________

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties___________________________________________________________________

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Skills and Competencies__________________________________________________________

Language Skills- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills- ­ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter and telephone. 

Knowledge and experience with CAD/3D modeling and simulation software.

Measures of Performance________________________________________________________

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively; Strives to continually build job knowledge and utilize experience.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Listens and responds constructively to other team members’ ideas; Offers support for others’ ideas and proposals; Is open with other team members about his/her concerns; Expresses disagreement constructively.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Regular, predictable attendance is required. Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Adaptability – Is able to adapt to changes in the work environment.  Also able to manage competing demands while at the same time able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.             

Planning/Organizing - Follows the organization’s policies and procedures.  Uses time efficiently and effectively; prioritizes and plans work activities in the best interest of the business.  

Education and Experience Requirements____________________________________________

Be currently seeking a degree or certification through an accredited institution.

Additional Requirements­­­­­­_________________________________________________________

  No additional requirements.                                              

Physical Requirements­­­­­­­­­­­­___________________________________________________________

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee must frequently talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally be required to travel.

Working Environment___________________________________________________________

The working environment is characterized at times as an indoor office setting and other times a shop setting.  The employee may be required to work in close proximity to others. The temperature in the shop closely follows that of the outdoors.  The employee can expect to come into contact with dirt, grease, and oil.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Acknowledgements___________________________________________________________

I have reviewed and understand the above job description and believe it to be accurate and complete.  I also understand that the company retains the right to change this job description at any time.

I certify that I am able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all of the essential functions of my position as outlined in this job description.