Intern - Mechanical Engineer

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Our West Union, SC manufacturing plant is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our R&D team. In this role, you will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. In addition, you will serve as an important resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.

Duration

The target start for this role is Fall 2025 and will preferably continue for two consecutive terms or semesters.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical lead engineers on assigned projects

• Investigate design challenges by partnering with senior engineering personnel to troubleshoot problems, identify solutions, and implement corrective actions

• Optimize internal test fixtures and designing tools or structures to aid in the manufacturing process

• Work with cross functional teams to support NPI and sustaining projects

• Familiarize and support mechanical design validation tests that include but are not limited to IP rating, drop, vibe, transportation of meter product/packaging

• Procure material for plastic prototypes

• Review supplier equipment drawings and data

• Learn and understand any regulations related to departmental tasks

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: enrolled in an accredited and related degree program with completion of at least two years of college-level coursework (Mechanical Engineering or related)

• Experience with CAD software, such as Creo, AutoCAD or SolidWorks

• Fundamental understanding of product design and material selection

• Intermediate experience with 3D printing

• Professional workplace communication skills

• Able to work on site in West Union, SC

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Enrolled in a graduate level Mechanical Engineering or related degree program

• Professional experience relating to Mechanical Engineering

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This is a safety sensitive role.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

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