Acuity · 8 hours ago
Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Des Plaines, IL)
Des Plaines, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40K/yr - $71K/yrAcuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on innovative products and services. They are seeking a summer intern in Mechanical Engineering to assist in light fixture new product development and collaborate with engineering teams on various projects.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturingSmart BuildingSmart Home
Responsibilities
Work in an electromechanical environment, which is essential for product design, part assembly, and detailed part drawings
Prototype, test, and assemble prototypes and samples
Learn and develop skill sets in Product Development, Project Management, Testing/Certification, Tooling Methodologies, Design for eXcellence, and introduction to Embedded Controls and Drivers for several strategic priorities
Assist in the execution of tactical requests on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or a related manufacturing, product development, or product design field from an accredited college or university
Relevant internship or project experience
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate problem-solving capabilities
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Availability to travel based on business needs (0-10%)
Some understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal stamping/forming, aluminum die casting, plastics injection molding, and extruding of metals and plastics
Familiarity with typical metal and plastics machining and rapid prototyping processes
Possess mechanical aptitude suitable for assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting products using various hand and power tools
Experience and familiarity with creating detailed drawings and documentation for component and assembly manufacturing using standard drafting practices
Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD (Solidworks preferred), MS Office, etc
Ability to coordinate testing/evaluation of various products and interpret resulting data
Basic understanding of residential, commercial, and/or industrial construction methods, including electrical wiring of buildings
Basic understanding of electronics design and wiring practices
Ability to communicate verbally, in written form, and through sketches and engineering drawings
Basic experience in project, timeline, and budget management
Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with cross-functional team members
Preferred
Interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Neil Ashe
CEO
Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
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