SUMMER 2027 Engineering Intern – Mechanical

SUMMER 2027 ENGINEERING INTERN MECHANICAL Well be attending the following events Come meet us there Thursday October 8th USM Job & Internship Fair Time 11am to 2pm Location University of Southern Maine Campus Sullivan Gym 66 Falmouth Street Portland ME And Wednesday October 21st UMaine Engineering and Computing Job Fair Time 10am to 2pm Location UMaine Orono New Balance Student Recreation Center 22 Hilltop Road Orono ME About Engineering at SIGI Southworth International Group Inc SIGI is the worlds largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment and container handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for workplace injuries Our equipment includes scissor lift tables container tilters pallet level loaders turntables and other palletizing equipment dock lifts and stackers SIGI has 20 full time engineers in our Falmouth ME office We foster an environment that encourages collaboration self improvement and growth About the Engineering Internship Program Upon arriving at SIGI you will be introduced to our products the systems behind them and the programs we use to design our machines We will also establish your SolidWorks skills and teach you our best modeling and drafting practices At the end of the first two weeks we will begin to introduce projects These projects will help us with process improvement design standardization and building resources for the department There will be a mixture of solo and group projects You will work with experienced engineers and individuals from other departments There will be a weekly group meeting with the Intern Supervisor and Director of Engineering to discuss the status of your projects and to receive feedback You will also have weekly 1 on 1 check ins with the Intern Supervisor These check ins will help establish your goals and will provide you with guidance and encouragement These projects are meaningful to the department and will help improve overall efficiency You will be able to see your projects implemented and used by the engineering team You will gain significant experience using SolidWorks and PDM through daily use and structured tutorials Proper modeling and drafting practices as well as time saving tips and techniques will be introduced regularly developing you into an adept and agile modeler You will have the opportunity to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam CSWA and Certified SolidWorks Professional Exam CSWP paid for by SIGI You will learn the essentials of machine design including steel structures weld sizing electrical power and controls power fluid systems mechanisms failure analysis and drafting SIGIs vast product line provides the opportunity to work on a variety of systems You will have the chance to learn how the engineering concepts you explored in your classes are used in the professional world You will develop technical engineering skills and the career skills needed to succeed in corporate business culture as well as the project management techniques that enable you to tackle complex issues like those seen in a senior capstone design project or future job You will experience how rewarding it is to make a lasting contribution to SIGI Hours Full time summer internship o 30 40 hours per week o Starting May 10 2027 Location SIGI 11 Gray Road Falmouth ME 04105 5 miles to downtown Portland 125 miles to USM Requirements Majoring in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology or an equivalent engineering degreeCompleted a minimum of two years of engineering curriculum taken core engineering courses and ideally have a GPA 30Experience with SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD program understand the basics of CAD vaults drawing revision control and file management eg EPDM Enterprise Product Data ManagementWindows 11 and Microsoft Office skills are required especially ExcelAbility to stay organized while working on multiple projectsStrong communication skillsResponsibilities Over the course of the summer you will be assigned several design and process improvement projectsPrimary skills needed to complete these projects include CAD modeling drafting design calculations FEA analysis data analysis organization techniques and communication techniquesYou will help expand and improve SIGIs CAD vault occasionally support detailing for engineers and support design changes submitted by manufacturingYou will work closely with senior engineers and report to a dedicated Intern Supervisor for guidance development and encouragementYou will have the opportunity to work on a few customer orders with support from the Intern SupervisorAt the end of the summer you will present the projects you worked on to the engineering department and to the executive teamBe sure to check your junkspam folder if you havent received a response to your application within a few business days and add emailclrcocom to their safe sender list We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Youll receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability Were only hiring those authorized to work in the United States We do not currently sponsor immigration visas SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI