Engineering Lab Intern - St. Clair, Michigan
Summer Intern Product Engineering Plastics Lab
Objectives:
· Assist the Lab with their daily workload through the summer months.
· Become familiar with the proper Testing, Prototyping Procedures and Test Report Writing Requirements for an ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory.
· Become proficient at certain Test Procedures (Leak, Insertion Effort, Pull-Apart Effort and Burst) that you will be able to set up and properly perform the testing with little to no supervision.
· Become proficient at Prototype set up and builds with little to no supervision.
· Be able to properly complete a Test Report with Test Result Data and Photos.
· Create and present a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing your accomplishments and experience in the Lab throughout your Summer Internship to Norma Upper Management.
Pathway to achieving the above Objectives:
· Work closely with an assigned Mentor who will guide you through the required training on Proper Test Procedures, Prototype Builds and Test Report writing.
· The assigned Mentor will train you on where locate the Files and Data in the Norma System to properly complete the assigned work.
· The assigned Mentor will have you work with them initially on Tests/ Prototype Builds and Test Report writing that they are assigned for your first level of training.
· Later, the assigned Mentor will have you setting up and performing Tests/ Prototype Builds and writing Test Reports while they oversee and assist with the tasks which is the second level of training.
· The last level of training is when the assigned Mentor has enough confidence that you can complete the Testing/ Prototype Build or Test Report on your own with little supervision or oversight.
Department:
Product Engineering
Location:
St. Clair, Michigan
Education and/or Experience:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
· Basic Measurement Skills using precision measuring tools and equipment.
Computer Skills:
· Proficiency in the PC environment and general computer skills such as email, spreadsheets, word processors, file navigation, and internet navigation must be demonstrated.
· Experience with
§ Microsoft Office software applications.
Other Skills and Abilities:
· Must be able to maintain a clean and safe work area.
· Must be Detail Oriented
· Must be able to clearly communicate information and observations in writing.
· Mechanical Aptitude
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must wear OSHA approved safety glasses when in the plants.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may require the use of personal protective equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to: fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and vibration.