What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering/Welding Intern position at Natural Gas Solutions North America LLC?
Role Summary/Purpose
The 10-week summer internship program being offered by Dresser Utility Solutions is designed to give students the opportunity for career exploration and development in chosen fields of study. This will give the intern the opportunity to use skills learned in his/her degree programs and the chance to learn new skills. The Mechanical Engineering/Welding Intern will have a “hands-on” role in product development, design/drafting, proof of design, and investigative testing (non-production) of products to ensure the highest quality standards are met. This is a multi-faceted role that combines metal forming, welding, and machining with lean manufacturing principles. The intern will analyze problems or deficiencies and assist with developing solutions to resolve them.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work with Welding/Engineering team to improve processes and support the department with all necessary technical and project work. This includes assisting with root cause analysis and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Learn all stages of the production cycle, from research design to manufacturing, installation, and evaluation.
- Will work with the Fabrication Manager and Production Supervisor on activities within the department and support for other areas of the plant.
- Expected to resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedent.
- Works together with people from the business unit. Contacts are under guidance and/or geared towards specifying activities. This individual will plan activities towards execution of assigned projects and will gain/give explanations on technical issues.
- Communicates with direct team and supervisor.
- Presents to internal teams on metrics, project status, and research.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program.
- Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.
- Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
- Must have excellent problem analysis and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level.
- Must have the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
- Exceptional computer skills are required, including extensive knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation and database software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management, and related communications software.
- At the conclusion of the internship, interns will showcase their core competencies in an executive presentation to present accomplishments and lessons learned through the course of the internship.
