About the role#
The Design Engineer Intern supports our team in designing and developing solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards. You will work on engineering studies for products, subsystems, and structures while reviewing technical data. This role offers hands-on experience through collaboration with cross-functional teams to help implement design projects.
What you'll do#
- Apply engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes.
- Create engineering drawings, bills of material, calculations, and routings.
- Analyze data with design engineers and other teams to determine the feasibility of product proposals.
- Prepare product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
- Gather technical and vendor information for special or engineered-to-order requests.
- Document design details and maintain records using internal systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and technical resources.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and analytical thinking to real-world problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A proactive approach to managing tasks independently.
- Proficiency in standard PC applications like Microsoft Office.
- Experience with engineering tools, CAD, or ERP/CRM systems is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in La Vergne, Tennessee.
- The role is full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Spirax Group
Spirax Group is a global industrial machinery manufacturing company headquartered in Cheltenham, UK. The organization operates in 66 countries with 37 manufacturing plants and employs 10,000 people. It serves 110,000 customers by providing thermal energy and fluid technology solutions. These systems support industrial processes across sectors including food production, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing.
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