Engineering Intern/Co-Op

SUMMARY: The intern performs engineering and technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles to support the Engineering department. As well as assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing methods and processes that support product quality and quantity goals and objectives. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as a key member of cross-functional teams in support of new customer requirements, continuous improvement efforts, and expanded product offerings

• Implement engineering solutions to solve manufacturing challenges, customer requirements, and product quality improvements from concept to commissioning

• Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, automated machinery to automate manufacturing processes

• Design and specify electrical components for custom automated industrial machines

• Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production is achieved

• Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress

• Ability to accept design feedback and improvement suggestions and brainstorm with others

• Develop machine and manning timing plans for new production equipment /processes

• Work with vendors and suppliers to identify production equipment solutions and industry trends that create higher levels of production efficiency and competitiveness in the specialty can market segment

• Work with OEM or contractors on programming, FAT/SAT, start up and debugging

• Coordinate with all relevant business functions for new equipment or process approval

• Interact regularly with production equipment and operations personnel

• Prepares electrical drawings in ePlan; from concepts provided by multiple information sources

• Program new PLC/HMI devices as well as maintain and update existing PLC/HMI systems

• Assists with other departments as assigned to address and resolve engineering related issues

• Assists in maintaining Engineering file systems and databases by updating and revising accurate and error- free information.

• Follow Company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMPs

• Other duties as required by leadership

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities require the following:

• Ability to interact and cooperate with all levels of employees and departments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with foreign contacts.

• Experience with 3D Design Software (Solidworks or Inventor Preferred).

• Experience with 2D Design Software (AutoCAD), preferred but not required.

• Good Academic Standing with the College or University in which the applicant is enrolled in.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Actively enrollment in a 4-year Engineering Program pursuing a B.S. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Computer Engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions individually and in group settings.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Independent Can reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the job duty, except as required by Independent Can.