Intern/ Co-op (Plant Engineering)

Country United States of America State / County California City South Gate Division Wyman Gordon Company Shultz Steel Function Engineering Workplace Type On-Site Position type Intern Opportunity ID

14097

Company Profile

SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Plant Engineer and leads from both the Plant Engineering and Maintenance departments, the engineering intern will focus on the activities involved with researching, designing and implementing new equipment and systems, retrofits to existing plant equipment and plant facility repairs and improvements.

The engineering intern may also be expected to provide engineering support to maintenance activities throughout the plant.

A candidate with a mechanical engineering background will focused on mechanical and electromechanical equipment and systems and use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to prepare 2D and 3D drawings and layouts for fabrication and install.

A candidate with an electrical engineering background will use AutoCAD electrical to develop and revise control designs through schematics, single line drawings and panel layouts, and will be involved in programming PLC and Human Machine Interfaces at the direction of the Electrical Engineers and Plant Engineer.

Candidates with both backgrounds will be responsible for install supervision and leading or assisting in commissioning activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Participate as a multidisciplinary engineering team member.

Assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of new and retrofitted equipment and facility upgrades.

Plan and lead research investigations to collect data and develop equipment and facility specifications.

Provide technical support to maintenance, production and quality departments.

Company with PCC Code of Conduct requirements.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.

S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Must have excellent mathematical, analytical, problem solving and organizations skills.

Possess a strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Proficient in PC programs, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in cross-functional teams.

An Electrical Engineering student with programming experience with Siemens and / or Allen Bradley PLC software, and experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.

A Mechanical Engineering Student with experience in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is a plus.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Must be actively enrolled in an Engineering four-year degree program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.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 the 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, employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Plant Engineer and leads from both the Plant Engineering and Maintenance departments, the engineering intern will focus on the activities involved with researching, designing and implementing new equipment and systems, retrofits to existing plant equipment and plant facility repairs and improvements.

The engineering intern may also be expected to provide engineering support to maintenance activities throughout the plant.

A candidate with a mechanical engineering background will focused on mechanical and electromechanical equipment and systems and use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to prepare 2D and 3D drawings and layouts for fabrication and install.

A candidate with an electrical engineering background will use AutoCAD electrical to develop and revise control designs through schematics, single line drawings and panel layouts, and will be involved in programming PLC and Human Machine Interfaces at the direction of the Electrical Engineers and Plant Engineer.

Candidates with both backgrounds will be responsible for install supervision and leading or assisting in commissioning activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Participate as a multidisciplinary engineering team member.

Assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of new and retrofitted equipment and facility upgrades.

Plan and lead research investigations to collect data and develop equipment and facility specifications.

Provide technical support to maintenance, production and quality departments.

Company with PCC Code of Conduct requirements.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.

S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Must have excellent mathematical, analytical, problem solving and organizations skills.

Possess a strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Proficient in PC programs, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in cross-functional teams.

An Electrical Engineering student with programming experience with Siemens and / or Allen Bradley PLC software, and experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.

A Mechanical Engineering Student with experience in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is a plus.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Must be actively enrolled in an Engineering four-year degree program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.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 the 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, employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21 to $31.50 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors.

Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.

S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)).

To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency.

The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e.

Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.