Engineering Intern/Co-op

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Program Overview

Our student engineering program offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Interns and co-ops gain exposure to real-world projects, technical challenges, and cross-functional collaboration—building a strong foundation for future careers.

Internship Tracks

Test Engineering Interns

• Conduct low-speed crash testing (up to 15mph) and pedestrian impact testing (up to 30mph)
• Perform materials testing (tensile, hardness, microhardness) for manufacturing and CAE modeling
• Assist in fixture fabrication using welding, milling, turning, and laser cutting—no prior experience required
• Learn LabView programming for data acquisition and instrumentation setup
• Support static and fatigue testing on automotive and furniture components
• Participate in benchmarking and full dimensional/material analysis of products like bumpers, door beams, and active grille shutters

Process Engineering Interns

• Analyze and improve equipment design and processing windows
• Document findings and create operator instructions
• Get introduced to Six Sigma and the DMAIC problem-solving framework
• Apply statistical analysis, including Design of Experiments (DoE)

Electrical Engineering Interns

• Update electrical schematics and revise machine control systems
• Design and implement PLC/operator interface programs using GE-Fanuc and Allen-Bradley platforms
• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor
• Create work instructions and integrate controls for process improvements
• Design electrical schematics for high and low voltage systems using CAD

Manufacturing Engineering Interns

• Design tools and fixtures using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Support continuous improvement and production troubleshooting
• Create and revise operator instructions
• Assist with asset management, safety audits, and plant layout planning

Welding Engineering Interns

• Program and optimize Fanuc GMAW welding systems
• Use Trumpf TruTops for offline programming and laser cutting operations
• Improve dimensional capability and support capital/tooling procurement
• Develop and document process parameters for welding operations

Product Development Engineering Interns

• Gain exposure to Shape’s Product Development processes, including SPMP, enterProj, Plex, and Smartsheet systems
• Learn the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing development
• Work with Teamcenter and VisMockUp to manage and visualize product data
• Assist in the creation and review of key engineering documents such as DFMEA, DVP&R, and technical drawings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design and process development initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Apply engineering calculations to real-world problems
• Manage cross-functional projects
• Create technical documentation and present findings
• Take on additional tasks as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field from an accredited program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Comfortable working independently and in collaborative teams