Engineering Intern, Testing and Validation

ERI is seeking a qualified candidate for a summer internship, located in San Leandro, CA and reporting to the Engineering Manager (Testing & Validation Group) in New Technology and Product Development (NTPD) Team. The NTPD team is a dynamic group of engineers and technicians with diverse backgrounds, several of them holding PhD and Masters Degrees. We are looking for a talented and energetic candidate who can thrive in a team environment and support NTPD projects for developing and delivering innovative products for energy recovery applications.

The position requires a talented and motivated engineering intern with expertise in machine design, FEA, instrumentation and experimental validation of turbo machines and other high‑pressure fluid equipment. Expertise in use of CAD packages such as Solid Works, FEA tools and documentation is required.

• Assist in setting up and conducting testing activities.
• Support test loop design by creating P&IDs and selecting appropriate equipment and instruments.
• Perform Engineering Calculations using 1‑D models and FEA tools.
• Create Solid Works models of test loops and generate detailed engineering drawings.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Document testing activities and maintain comprehensive records.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution of testing and validation processes.
• Follow safety and laboratory protocols during all testing activities.
• Perform other duties and contribute to special projects as assigned.

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited university with concentration in machine design is required.
• Experience with commercial CAD packages such as Solid Works to make engineering drawings, GD&T is required.
• Hands‑on experience with assembly, testing and experimentation is required, and experience with sensors/transducers (to measure pressure, temperature, flow rate, vibration, position, pressure pulsations, noise etc.), controls/data acquisition, data collection languages (e.g. LabVIEW) is highly desirable.
• Experience with mechanical design, testing and selection of rotodynamic & reciprocating fluid machines such as compressors, pumps, turbines etc. is highly desirable.
• Familiarity using commercial FEA packages like ANSYS or Solid Works Simulation, data analysis tools like MABLAB or Python.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to work/lead in a team environment, under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and be goal oriented.
• Ability to oversee and execute on assigned projects from start to completion in a highly analytical, detailed and precise manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

$30 – $40 an hour

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