Engineering Intern

Job Id: 43317 Job Family: Development Location: Madison, SD, US, 57042 Employment Type: Intern Set Your Future IN MOTION Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people.
We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment.
We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives.
In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE: As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment.
We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers.
Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world.
With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.
Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap.
We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide.
In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: The engineering student will be given assignments working with other engineers and designers updating current products or developing new products.
Depending upon previous work experience, education, and talents, intern engineers will experience many of the following activities during their employment DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Trained in using our CAD System (Siemens NX) to develop Parametric 3D Solid Model designs and drawings from which prototype parts can be made.
Take part in design team discussions and meetings that are used to determine the direction the project will go to fulfill the Design Specification submitted by Product Planning.
Perform calculations and analyses of designs they are considering assuring that performance will be acceptable.
Direct and offer recommendations on procedures to follow assembling prototype units.
Make recommendations for tests to be performed to prove out designs.
Take part in cost reviews and design reviews of products being considered for production.
Create assembly drawings that will be used by production people to assemble products and technical publication personnel to create parts manuals.
Provide technical information to the technical writers who compose the operator’s manual.
Take part in the release of the Bill of Material and other documentation that are used by other disciplines to order, fabricate, and assemble products.
Can be called upon to instruct, or answer questions of production personnel making products.
Follow up engineering support of products in the field.
EXPERIENCE: Experience or interest in hydraulic systems, engine environment and/or the structural design of mobile machinery preferred.
3D solid modeling EXPERTISE: Experience with hydraulic systems, electrical systems, engine environment and/or the structural design of mobile machinery preferred.
Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION: Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Aerospace, Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
Students that have completed their sophomore year or beyond are preferred.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS: Design Engineering Test Engineering Prototype Fabrication/Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Supplier interaction LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED: This position is located in Madison, SD.
Occasional travel for local field testing.
#manitouusjobs #li-manitouusjobs OUR REWARDS & RECOGNITION: In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer