Mechanical Engineering Intern

Banner Engineering Career•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you’ll be placed into a new product development engineering group to apply what you’ve learned in school and participate in Banner’s continued growth in the industrial automation and LED Lighting market by developing products alongside our talented engineering teams. Internship is located at our Brooklyn Park, MN location. The internship is working full-time hours during summer months (June, July, and August) with the possibility of extending part-time during the school year.

Requirements

Currently attending a credited Institution working on a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience using solid modeling tools (Solidworks, Creo, etc.)
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn advanced design/manufacturing techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience with Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Experience in product design for industrial applications
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and statistical analysis
Experience with assembly techniques including ultrasonic welding, insert molding, chip on board (COB), surface mount technology (SMT) and epoxy encapsulation

Responsibilities

Performs qualification tests to ensure conformance to specifications, and evaluating designs through virtual, stress, thermal, and tolerance analysis.
Resolves part and process issues by working with production engineering, manufacturing department, and suppliers.
Works with global suppliers on qualifying mechanical parts made from a variety of processes including injection molding, machining, metal-forming, and die -casting.
Develop concepts, then design and document components and assemblies following efficient and reliable departmental processes for manufacturing.
Design and acquire prototype parts for internal evaluation.
Design, source and build fixtures to aid in product development and technology research.
Translate product specifications and requirements into effective product designs.
Assist in the development and execution of product test plans.
Integrate design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) processes to reduce product cost.
Manage product documentation including Bills of Materials (BOMs), design verification reports, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and process and design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs)
Adhere to compliance regulations established by various agencies (CE, UL, etc.)
Other duties as assigned.