What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Control Devices LLC?
Position Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern
Department: Engineering
Location: Fenton, MO
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Classification: Hourly - Non-Exempt
(Fall Co-Op is estimated to start May 2025 - January 2026) (Spring Co-Op is estimated to start January 2026 - August 2026)
Position Summary:
The Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for supporting the Product Engineering group with document control, CAD drawing, design work, production testing and other engineering related tasks. Additionally, the Intern will be supporting the Manufacturing Engineering group with CAD and design work, production tooling and fixtures, and production equipment testing. Intern will also assist the Quality Engineering group as needed to perform Root Cause Analysis, product and process improvements, and ongoing product reliability testing.
Essential Job Duties:
- Producing models, assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks.
- Managing controlled documents.
- Assisting with production testing.
- Support manufacturing engineering group as required with testing, designing, and
- developing new products, tooling, and equipment.
- Other engineering related tasks as assigned.
Required Education:
- Actively working towards a Mechanical Engineering degree with at least 30 credit hours completed.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience contributing as an individual and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail when performing tasks.
- Sound problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Result oriented with a high commitment level.
- Develop and manage priorities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, good organizational abilities.
- Ability to actively participate in various teams and initiatives.
- Ability to support efforts for continuous improvements in process efficiency and cost reduction.
- Ability to perform job without risk of injury to self or others.
Desired Experience:
- Familiarity with SolidWorks.
- Experience working in ISO quality systems preferred but not required.
Work Environment:
- Office, machine shop, assembly factory, and tool and die model shop.
About Control Devices, LLC
Control Devices, LLC ("Control Devices" or "CD") is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality flow control valves, condensate removal traps, related components & accessories serving the compressed air, pressure washer, vehicle systems, fire protection, specialty gas, & the industrial, agricultural & food service float valve markets. CD prides itself in the ability to design, innovate & manufacture flow control valves for custom applications & offers a line of standard products that has grown over the years. CD is based in Saint Louis, MO & its products are sold on a global basis to O.E.M.'s, Distributors & End Users.
CD offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, steeled-toed shoes reimbursement, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.
Control Devices, LLC provides is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All offers of employment with Control Devices are contingent upon successful completion of a Background Check and Drug Screen.
