Intern, Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Program Pursuits

## Intern, Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Program Pursuits Apply:
Hiawatha, IA:
Cedar Rapids, IA:
Full time:
Posted 5 Days Ago:
R0004808
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Intern, Mechanical Engineer
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* Reports to:

** Manager, Advanced Program Pursuits
** Department**:
Engineering
** Work Model:
** Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required
** Schedule**:
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm  
** Company Information
** At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a
* zero limits
* approach to wow our customers.  
** Job Summary
** This position is responsible for the design, development, verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies, and theoretical mechanical concepts required to integrate mechanical and electrical components into one assembly.  
** Essential Functions
*** Maintains an extensive working knowledge of Crystal Group’s mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
* Maintains an extensive understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
* Maintains a working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments.
* Maintains a working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
* Ensures designs are producible and error free.
* Recommends the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned.
* Supports the System Architects in capturing, refining, and addressing customer requirements via the POTS system.
* Provides concise and well-thought-out input on technological opportunities worthy of organization investment and will assist with establishing capital plans, project schedules, and budgets for the Engineering department.
* Provides technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems.
* Provides component-level review and in-depth troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and Technical Services as well as Sales department assistance.
* Provides technical leadership for junior mechanical designers/engineers on the team providing mentoring, guidance, and technical reviews as needed to ensure successful completion of projects, as assigned.
* Reviews mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned.  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Experience with 3D design, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (preferred)
* Mainly a desk position so must be able to stand, sit and bend at various times while lifting and reviewing the computer hardware items
* Ability to inspect products and effectively use the computer on a daily basis is needed
* Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Auto Desk Inventor, AutoCAD)
* Must be able to demonstrate experience in multitasking to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
* Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed  
** Required Qualifications
*** Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a  protected person”)
* Pursuing a Bachelor of…