Engineering Intern

Position Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Intern to join our team s role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in equipment builds, equipment repair, and machine component design. As an Engineering Intern, you will assist in developing and installing machine and automation components, along with machine repair and electrical/hydraulic diagnostics and repair.

• Perform mechanical engineering duties (3D Layout (Solidworks), Light Fabrication and Assembly, testing and production support) as assigned.
• Assist in component fabrication and testing.
• Work with Mechanical engineers to support any design activities.
• Write test protocols and perform product testing as required.
• Work productively both individually or as part of a team.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use hand tools for mechanical repairs.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and organizational skills.

Candidates must be a "US Person" (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required physical skills and abilities (see below)

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B = 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60% or more of work time
• Blank = Not applicable
• Standing – B
• Bending at waist – B
• Walking – B
• Reaching below shoulder level – B
• Sitting – B
• Reaching above shoulder level – B
• Lifting under 25 lbs. – B
• Grasping – B
• Lifting 25 to 50 lbs. – A
• Handling – B
• Lifting over 50 lbs. – A
• Finger Dexterity – B
• Carrying under 25 lbs. – B
• Feeling – B
• Carrying 25 to 50 lbs. – A
• Eye‑Hand coordination – B
• Carrying over 50 lbs. – A
• Eye‑Hand‑Foot coordination – B
• Pushing under 25 lbs. – B
• Hearing, ordinary – C
• Pushing 25 to 50 lbs. – A
• Hearing, other (explain below)
• Pushing over 50 lbs. – A
• Seeing – near vision acuity – C
• Climbing stairs – A
• Seeing – far vision acuity – B
• Climbing ladders – A
• Depth perception – C
• Balancing – B
• Color perception – B
• Kneeling – B
• Keyboarding – C
• Crawling – A
• Turning/twisting – B

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.