Mechanical Engineer Intern - CP

Description

We have an open position for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our ongoing Concrete Products Division projects. This position helps to support the Engineering Team by performing testing, coordinating test projects, working on analysis of systems, performing 3D Modeling and 2D drawing, and for the most part acting as a flexible resource to support engineering for the production of machinery.

Are you interested in the design and operation of industrial machinery? We want you to come work with us! Columbia Machine is the worlds leading manufacturer of concrete products equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years. Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers and a family owned business since 1937.

Typical Day

• Act in a support role to other engineers
• Review, create and modify 3D models and drawings in the primary CAD Software.
• Review and specify components used in equipment Bill of Materials
• Review, create, and modify test plans
• Work with machinery to perform testing and analysis
• Work in a multiple project, multiple task, collaborative environment

General Responsibilities:

1. Meet customer expectations by clear and concise two-way communication.
2. Design and evaluate systems and products by applying sound principles of power management, system/component control, and human/machine interface.
3. Maximize the efficiency of the department by successfully accomplishing projects within the allotment time frame with a focus on avoiding any non-value added word or re-work
4. Provide product, service or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
5. Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer environment, engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes or use of materials or services.
6. Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer or product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer or needed actions.
7. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
8. Contribute to engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned.
10. No Travel expected

Work Environment

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Frequent (33%-66%)

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Testing/Shop environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but there are frequent temperature, noise, and dusty changes.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform their Typical Daily Work and General Responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities of this position.

1. Software
   1. Basic
      1. Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
      2. CAD (Inventor preferred)
      3. Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI programming.
      4. Experience with Visual Basic a plus
2. Equipment
   1. Basic
      1. Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)
      2. Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls
      3. (Graphical Interfaces) Factory Talk preferred
3. Skills
   1. Basic
      1. Computer navigation
      2. Written and Oral Communication
      3. Solid modeling experience in Inventor or SolidWorks
      4. Print reading
      5. Knowledge of drawing conventions and weld symbols.
4. Abilities
   1. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
   2. Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
   3. Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

Education and/or Experience

• Enrolled in an Educational Program or an technical pathway with 3 years relevant experience
• Interest in pursuing an Engineering Career