Mechanical Engineering Intern

About the role

At Enerpac we believe it takes advanced technical expertise and ingenuity to develop the industry’s most trusted solutions. Our relentless pursuit to deliver the highest standard of excellence means never compromising. One of Enerpac’s core values is to continually innovate. We do this by solving user problems, improving productivity, and making the job safer. We innovate by developing solutions focused on our users’ needs through discovery, collaboration, and teamwork. Our team members have a relentless drive to create truly innovative products that continue to position Enerpac Tool Group as a market leader. We are looking for a mechanical engineering intern to assist in developing the next generation of industrial tools and solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated mechanical engineering student to become an integral team member of new product development.

The work environment is primarily based in a temperature‑controlled office setting, with occasional visits to various manufacturing facilities where all applicable safety protocols must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical and hydraulics systems to ensure they meet VOC/VOB/Development specifications.
• Support Product Management and Design & Innovation team on customer visits to collect voice-of-customer (VOC) and marketing requests
• Participate in Design Reviews, DFMEA, SFMEA of controls, Risk Analysis, DVP&R.
• Quickly design, build, and test prototypes to prove technical feasibility and robustness of designs
• Develop, author, and analyze test request to verify and validate designs will meet performance and durability requirements
• Assist in Advanced Engineering Technology development for future NPD projects.
• Collaborate with global teams on creative problem solving to gain insights from subject matter experts
• Assist in the creating of technical drawings for prototype parts.

Requirements

• Full-time student enrolled in a college or university program for mechanical engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills to be applied to a variety of situations
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team
• Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight; able to walk/climb to various primary work locations, including travel by auto to potentially remote sites; able to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels; able to work in front of a personal computer for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D Cad modeling in Creo
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools
• Experience designing fluid power components
• Experience with designing or integrating connected systems (IoT)
• Electronics, mechanical, and hydraulic Engineering experience
• Battery powered product development
• Proven track record of innovative product development