Design Engineer Intern

Overview

JBT (Lakeland, FL) is a leading supplier of integrated food processing solutions. From single machines to complete processing lines, we enhance value and capture quality, nutrition and taste in food products.

As a local presence on six continents, we can quickly provide customers and partners in the food processing industry with know-how, service and support that ensures their profitable enterprise.

The Opportunity ... RESPONSIBILITIES : Design or redesign machine parts and assemblies to required customer specifications, focusing on design for function, manufacturing, assembly, service, safety, cost, and inventory efficiency.

Work with Manufacturing shop, Planning, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering Management to determine the feasibility of designs and subsequent progress of designs or design changes.

Research and implement innovations in machinery components to optimize cost, service life, maintainability, and manufacturability.

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize design-for-manufacturing standards for all citrus processing equipment.

Explore new manufacturing technologies and methods. Coordinate prototype manufacture with shop, the experimental shop, and external suppliers.

Solicit feedback on manufacturability of design, and develop prototype testing protocol and schedules. Use engineering and design tools such as calculations and FEA to analyze mechanical designs.

Provide technical support other departments as needed. Why work at JBT ... REQUIREMENTS Mandatory : Current enrollment (Junior, Senior or Grad Student) of a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering program or recent graduate INTERNSHIP INFORMATION The JBT FoodTech internship is a 2-year program for college seniors or grad students who can work between 25 and 40 hours per week.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted.

In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department.

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JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying.