What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position at Franklin Electric?
Description
Responsible for contributing to the design, development, and technical support of various pumping products, with a strong focus on turbines.
Key Responsibilities
- Creates engineering designs.
- Improves existing products.
- Research industry and safety standards as needed.
- Develops requirement specifications and design validation tests.
- Completes product testing as needed.
- Assists in analyzing returned materials.
- Provides technical support when needed.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
Potential for multiple semesters, if successfully performing.
Computer Skills
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Continually required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Franklin Electric has reviewed this job description to ensure that it includes the role’s essential functions and basic duties. The job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Franklin Electric reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company deems appropriate.
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