Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Principal Engineer

Employment Type: Part-time/Temporary, Non-Exempt, On-Site

Location: Riverside, CA

Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (placement based on education level, skills, and prior experience)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of fluid control products using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Help create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and technical documentation.
• Support new product development (NPD) activities from concept through production.
• Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking as needed.
• Support product testing and data collection to validate performance specifications.
• Assist in documenting test results and communicating findings to the engineering team.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Work alongside manufacturing and production teams on the shop floor to understand assembly processes and workflows.
• Work within standard operating procedures, QC procedures, ISO requirements, job safety procedures, OSHA standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of work instructions, routers, and manufacturing documentation.
• Help evaluate tooling, fixturing, and equipment to support production needs.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and sales.
• Assist in updating and organizing engineering files and databases.
• Support the engineering team with day-to-day tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup for other positions as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.

This position is classified as non-exempt under California wage and hour laws and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with state law. Employees in this role are entitled to meal and rest periods as required by California law.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Tasks, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use Requirements

• Occasional presence in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Use of basic tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Prolonged sitting and computer use; frequent use of keyboard/mouse and standard office equipment.
• Walking, climbing stairs/ladders (where permitted), kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, requiring a full range of motion as needed for engineering evaluation activities.
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds (e.g., prototypes, test fixtures, sample components).
• Ability to safely use basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) and basic hand tools for engineering evaluation activities, with appropriate training and PPE as required.

Qualifications*

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred or demonstrated academic and technical proficiency.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, materials, and design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics or fluid systems.
• Exposure to or coursework in manufacturing processes (machining, molding, casting, assembly).
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

*Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by management.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as required to meet ongoing needs of the organization.