Engineering & Product Development Internship
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Coperion K-Tron is looking for an Engineering Intern and the position will be located in Salina, KS. This is a paid opportunity and is scheduled to begin in May 2024.
Work You'll Do
The Engineering Intern will work in varied positions in production (fabrication, assembly, test lab, and research/design) and will also assist engineers on current projects.
• Exposure to the OEM facility with metal fabrication and system process design and invaluable professional development.
• Be an active participant in various engineering projects and assist in areas of the facility to support our product lines.
• Collaborate daily with production and the electrical, mechanical and R&D engineering teams.
• Conduct experimental tests, analyze test data, and write test reports.
• Assist production and R&D team with putting new designs into production.
• Some travel in the US may be required to assist engineers for job commissioning and startup.
Basic Qualifications
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Certified or proficient in a 3D modeling software such as Solidworks or Inventor.
• Mathematical abilities.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written and oral form.
• Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates good impersonal skills.
• Technical training skills a plus.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
Education
• University enrollment with at least two years of course work completed and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Preferred candidate working towards a BS in mechanical, electrical, or chemical but other engineering disciplines with proper interest/background will be considered.
• Technical training.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 75lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.
Who we are:
Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
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