Intern- Mechanical Engineering- Engines

About the role

RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be supporting RENK America engineers with the design and development of components and sub-systems at RENK America. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work primarily on the AVDS Engine which is an air cooled, V-12, turbocharged, diesel engine currently rated up to 1200 hp. Projects range in scope from advanced research and development of future products to failure analysis and incremental improvements to existing products. The Product Engineering Intern will be responsible for requirements development, concept design, analysis, detailed design, drawings, hardware procurement, supplier technical support, test planning and execution, and failure analysis. Other responsibilities may include design and development of components and sub-systems for transmissions and turret drive systems for military ground vehicles at RENK America.

Responsibilities

• Support development of system, sub-system, and components to meet customer requirements.
• Support development of concepts to meet requirements.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal analysis to ensure new designs meet requirements.
• Support the development of test plans to validate new designs.
• Conduct engine and component test activities with lead engineers.
• Conduct failure investigations with lead engineer.
• Support preparation of engineering reports & presentations.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (Jr. or Sr. status).
• Ability to perform mechanical stress and structural engineering calculations.
• Ability to perform thermal fluids and heat transfer calculations.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Must be capable of obtaining a DOD security clearance.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Must be willing to travel (up to 10%).
• Must be able to move freely within the manufacturing and lab environment with reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Demonstrated technical ability through a high GPA (3.0 minimum).
• Engine and engine sub-system design and test experience, especially fuel, lubrication, and cooling systems.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical and/or hydro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Creo / Pro-E experience.
• Ability to create macros (code) to pull and analyze test data / information from unique sources.