Graco · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Flagstaff, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $28/hrGraco is a manufacturer of premium equipment for fluid and powder materials. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work alongside Mechanical Engineers to design, support, analyze, and develop solutions for fluid handling equipment, while gaining hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades
Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs
Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
React to changing priorities in a timely manner
Report man-hour estimates
Assist in new product development activities, such as:
Mechanical design ideation & collaboration
Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing
Design test plans and perform tests
Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (CREO, Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
Review of instruction manuals and product literature
Work effectively in a team environment
Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
Solve real problems
Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field
Conduct tests and analysis results
Develop and implement design solutions that solve problem
Develop knowledge of:
What it is to be part of a new product development team
Graco product line equipment & applications
Product development considerations such as product cost, project schedules, customer considerations in product design
Operational systems
Graco and industry design standards
Graco Quality Management System
Graco customer applications and requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Preferred
Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
Experience with 3D printers
CAD software experience such as Solid Works, Creo, etc
Experience with various programming languages such as C, C+, and Python
Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer
Robotic, PLC, or Labview programming experience
Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (excel, word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of quality tools: i.e. Problem solving, Root-Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Mistake Proofing and Process Control
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of engineering drawing interpretation
Experience with process mapping or workflow documentation tools
Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar)
Exposure to structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, PDAC, etc.)
Prior experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused role
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Stock purchase plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Graco
Graco is a provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction.
Founded in 1926
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Sheahan
Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Schoenrock
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-06
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