Intern, Design Engineer

Design Engineer Intern

Our Identity:

Founded in 1985, Telamon is a family-owned, minority-owned, and privately held company based in Indiana with a global footprint. Our vision is to be a load-bearing support across generations, guided by our core values of Honesty, Harmony, Simplicity, and Stewardship. We are deeply committed to transparency, diversity, and fostering growth. These principles are at the heart of our identity.

Our Expertise:

Telamon excels in designing, constructing, and deploying telecommunication networks that enhance connectivity in various domains. Our expertise spans from wireline communication to wireless connectivity solutions to distribution of consumer devices. We provide services in diverse settings like stadiums, hospitals, educational institutions, and autonomous vehicles. Furthermore, we play a pivotal role in ensuring connected safety in automobiles and manufacturing wire harnesses for airbags and seatbelt applications as well as household appliances. Our diversified business model not only fuels our company's growth but also provides opportunities for our dedicated employees to thrive.

Our People:

Telamon has a diverse population that works in a variety of different roles and locations, whether in an office, working remotely, or out in the field. Many of our employees have long tenure and have grown their careers here while building relationships that feel like family. We value our employee's well-being and provide opportunities to get together and know each other personally, whether it's family-oriented company events or community outreach. We provide comprehensive benefits and even provide educational funding to the children of employees. We look forward to connecting with you further to see if Telamon is where you want to grow!

Classification:

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Schedule

7am - 4pm Monday through Friday.

Location:

600 N Irwin St, Dayton, OH 45403

Benefits:

• Health/Life

• medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA (with company match), life insurance/AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity

• Financial

• 401(k) (with company match), annual profit share, referral bonus, company discounts

• Time Off

• salaried/exempt: no set amounts, hourly/non-exempt: starts 2nd month, monthly accruals, increases based on tenure

• floating holidays, paid holidays

• parental & family care leave, bereavement leave

• Education

• Tuition reimbursement

• Scholarship awards for children (elementary-college), educational payments for children under age 3

• Annual professional development awards

• Other

• legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, EAP, points recognition program, 50% in office/50% remote (if role supports & working in close proximity to one of our offices)

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Job Summary:

The Design Engineer Intern's primary responsibility is to assist in the develop and design of production equipment that utilizes error proofing techniques to meet all internal and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the develop and design tooling, fixturing and test systems for wire harnesses that incorporate error proofing concepts using SolidWorks.

• Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry and business standards.

• Generate detailed machining and assembly prints.

• Assist in coordinating equipment manufacture and builds with internal team and external sources.

• Hands on debugging of equipment design.

• Assist in supporting day to day operations of a production floor focused on assembly processes and troubleshooting equipment issues.

• Interact with global manufacturing and engineering teams to develop modifications to equipment.

• Manage equipment CAD data and facilitate engineering changes through program life.

Managerial Responsibility

• This position does not supervise other workers.

Travel/Shift Requirements

• This position does not require travel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time

• The position may assist in wire harness and or associated equipment assembly from time to time as needed which may require using tools and lifting equipment in excess of 40 pounds.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD and PDM software or equivalent.

• Basic knowledge of machine design techniques and manufacturing processes.

• Impeccable attention to detail.

• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and troubleshoot/problem solve effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with customers, peers, management, manufacturing personnel, and both technical and non-technical people.

• Self -starter and team player.

• Willingness to do what it takes to meet customer expectations.

• Use of Microsoft Office programs, skilled at use of Excel.

Education and Experience Required

• Currently enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year engineering program. Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.