Mechanical Design Intern

The Mechanical Design Intern will support the Engineering and Sales teams by designing, prototyping, and building a mechanical demonstration structure with pumped water that illustrates the performance differences between US Valve products and commodity valves. This structure will be used for customer visits and trade shows. Additionally, the intern will design and specify a flow loop for internal flow and cycle testing of check valves. The role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Regulatory, and Sales. Upon completion, the intern will present their project outcomes to the Senior Leadership Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and build a mechanical demonstration structure for valve performance comparison.
2. Develop and specify a flow loop for internal valve testing.
3. Create CAD models and engineering drawings for prototype components.
4. Select appropriate materials and components for mechanical builds.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability and safety of designs.
6. Assemble and test prototypes; document performance results.
7. Support trade show and customer engagement efforts through technical demonstration.
8. Participate in design reviews and provide engineering documentation.
9. Assist in root cause analysis and validation testing as needed.

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

1. Current college student, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, who is enrolled and in good standing at a Maryland higher education institution.
2. Sophomore standing by start of internship at minimum, majoring or minoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
4. Solidworks experience preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with ands and arms; talk and hear.
2. Employee will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office and shop floor working environment.
2. Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
3. Required to wear safety glasses and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.

US Valve is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, US Valve will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.