What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Geotek LLC?
GEOTEK, a market leader in high-performance, engineered pultruded composite structural solutions, is looking for high-potential, highly motivated engineering interns to join our engineering team. As an engineering intern, you will support all areas of our business from manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement, to new product development, research and development, and testing. Working in partnership with other engineers and depending on assignment, primary duties may include on-floor process support, root cause investigation and corrective action, preparation of 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, material testing in the lab, and other engineering duties as assigned. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated and driven, detail oriented, a self-starter, and capable of multi-tasking and managing and prioritizing work. Previous internship and/or work experience is considered highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing engineering team in the composites field where you will gain valuable experience and opportunities to grow and develop in the engineering field!
- Student pursing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Composites, Chemical, Industrial, Civil, or Materials preferred). Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong desire for structures, materials, or composites engineering
- Experience with 3D modeling using SolidWorks of parts, assemblies, and drawings.
- Strong desire for hands-on product work
- Previous work and/or internship experience is preferred
- Must be willing and able to work continuously from a sitting and standing position, and operate power tools, test equipment, and move test articles up to 40lbs.
- Must be self-motivated, self-starting, and capable of handling multiple assignments.
- Familiarity with common materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes, such as steels, aluminum, sheet metal, plastics, machining, welding, painting, metal forming, casting, heat treating, etc.
- Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential.
- Hands-on problem solving on manufacturing floor
- Root cause investigation and corrective action
- Preparation of 3D models, parts, and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Preparation of engineering drawings per ANSI Y14.5
- Laboratory testing, including test planning, set-up, and documentation
- Other engineering duties as assigned, including procuring prototypes, supporting production, and engineering documentation.
Who We Are
For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.
Our Purpose
As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.
Mission
Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.
Vision
Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.
Values
TRUE Values
- TEAM –we before me
- RELIABLE –every day in every way
- URGENT –the drive to do
- ENTERPRISING –be curious
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
- Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
- 401k with 4% company match
- HSA employer contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Profit Sharing
- Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)
Learn more at GEOTEK.com
