Mechanical & Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Fairmount Technologies is an R&D company, focused on development of novel CNC manufacturing processes. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, independent, resourceful and very hands-on engineering intern with CAD/CAM and mechanical/ machining experience to join our team. Please note: this position will be part-time and for an indefinite term. 

Overview:

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing & machining tools, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Assist with design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Position may entail the set up and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and components.

Duties/Tasks:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
• Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Design industrial equipment.
• Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
• Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

Skills:

• Computer aided design software CAD, SolidWorks preferred
• Machining experience required.
• Hands-on experience in designing and building any mechanical and/or electro-mechanical components and/or assemblies

Knowledge:

• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes

Pay is competitive based upon experience and skills.

Fairmount Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fairmount Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.