Intern, Test & Development Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to intern at a great organization this summer? Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is looking for several interns in a variety of disciplines to join their team to experience an environment enriched with collaboration and learning. The internship will include a strong on-boarding program, provide opportunities for professional growth with challenging assignments, an opportunity to give back to the community with a volunteer day, and will encourage interns to participate in a collaborative project with their intern peers.

Individuals that are motivated, and dependable seeking to work in a fast-paced environment, will be an ideal fit for Kamatics. The internship is intended for the summer months and will last approximately 10 to 12 weeks, working 40 hours a week Monday through Friday. Work hours may be flexible.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform testing on a variety of aerospace and industrial components with use of testing and measurement equipment provided. Train on testing equipment and measuring devices to provide accurate outgoing data. Proficiency in Excel and Word is necessary to the position.

1. Assist in the recommendation and design of process improvements utilizing Lean manufacturing methods to enhance testing efficiencies and reduce costs. Assist in the research of testing methods and equipment.

1. Assist in developing testing methods and work instructions on new products or new equipment to meet testing and quality requirements. Conduct tolerance studies. Determine tools, jigs and fixtures to support testing operations.

1. Assist in troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical problems. Resolve problems. Work with Engineering and the Test Lab to resolve issues. Ability to read/interpret technical instructions and cross reference industry standards to complete testing. Create Work Guidelines.

1. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety and environmental incidents to supervisor.

1. Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.

1. Perform other duties as assigned. Accomplish related results as needed.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Junior or Senior year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering is preferred.

Experience:

• Entry level position. Related internships or co-ops are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Skills and Abilities Essential to the Position:

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Blueprint reading (GD&T)
• Communication
• Customer focus
• Mathematics (Trigonometry) (Statistics)

• Mechanical ability

• Organization
• PC skills(Excel, Project Manager, PowerPoint, Word)
• Team oriented
• Writing, documentation

Knowledge Essential to the Position:

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); Seimans NX (Solid Modeling) is preferred
• Tool knowledge and design fixtures
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of production process development

Physical Demands:

• Occasional (15%-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending/twisting
• Frequent use of mechanical and measurement tools
• Frequent mental and visual attention
• May spend 50% of time working while standing