What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Internship position at Sparton?
Position Overview
Perform tasks and assignments to support project objectives by applying mechanical engineering principles and concepts to formulate solutions.
Learning Outcomes
Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:
Travel Requirement: N/A
Safety
All assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Perform tasks and assignments to support project objectives by applying mechanical engineering principles and concepts to formulate solutions.
Learning Outcomes
- Use SolidWorks to create 3D models and CAD drawings
- Work with team members to achieve short term milestones as assigned by project teams.
- Design, document and review detailed part drawings and work with Model Shop to have parts fabricated. Incorporate design feedback into drawing updates.
- Support mechanical design and test of development programs
- Support production program failures, analyses and tooling design as needed
- Process drawing changes from redlines through full Agile release using Sparton’s change management process.
- Other assignments may be added / adjusted as applicable
Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:
- Nice to Have: Course Completion of Finite Element Analysis Course
- Active pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to work on-site in De Leon Springs, FL
Travel Requirement: N/A
Safety
All assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
