- Pierce Manufacturing Inc
- Clearwater, FL
- Part-Time
- 13 days ago
- $18–$37
Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Year Round).
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Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Year Round): our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This is a mechanical engineering internship for a student supporting vehicle design and manufacturing work at a communications vehicle manufacturer.
- The Person:The person will prepare vehicle component layouts, select parts for quality conscious design, support prototype and production builds, generate engineering calculations, assist with testing, and update ECNs and bill of materials.
- Requirements:The role asks for a student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering field, with good oral and written communication skills and experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system.
About the role
About Frontline, an Oshkosh company
Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.
SUMMARY
Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at Frontline Communications.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
- Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.
- Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
- Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
- Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
- Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
- Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.
- Create and manage ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices) using the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
- Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
- Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect product changes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
· Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
· Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
· Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.
Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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