Product Design – Mechanical Engineering and Materials Internships

Summary

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field of study.
• At the end of the internship, you must return to school to continue your education or the internship must be the last requirement for you to graduate.

Preferred Qualifications

• It’s helpful if you meet one or more of the following qualifications, but it isn’t a requirement
• Product design experience (preferably consumer electronics)
• Experience working with component modules (LCD assemblies, batteries, camera modules, etc.) and their interconnect (FPC design and ACF bonding)
• Knowledge of materials science fundamentals for plastic, adhesive, metal, glass, ceramic, composite, and coating materials
• Ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Knowledge of finite element analysis theory and general mechanical engineering analysis
• Ability in plastic, metal, composite, and glass/ceramic part design
• 3-D CAD skills
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing
• Handheld, portable and/or hardware experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the integration of wireless antenna (GSM, GPS, Wifi) into mechanical enclosures
• Knowledge and understanding of the design of audio subsystems (microphone, speaker, receiver)
• Proficiency in Unigraphics or Pro-engineer
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work on multiple requests/tests at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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