Mechanical Engineering Internship

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Lehi, Utah (Local Candidates)

Company Description

VelociRAX offers the only self lowering bike rack that provides the safest and easiest vehicle access and the simplest roll in and roll out bike loading in the industry, both on the car and in the garage.

Overview

VelociRAX is full of outdoor enthusiasts that continue to innovate new products to make outdoor adventures possible.  

Job Description

• Develop concepts and ideas for new products or methods to improve existing products.
• Develop mechanical designs for new and existing products by applying engineering principles in accordance with business needs and the product road map.
• Develop product requirements with other functional groups (marketing, customer service, engineering etc.) to evaluate designs that meet customer needs.
• Design mechanisms and components in support of new products
• Perform FEA and hand calculations to ensure a design meets critical safety factors and meets customer requirements and project schedules.
• Specify materials and components in designs
• Manage multiple design projects at once. Work alongside an engineering mentor. Keep management informed and apprised of design progress. 
• Present and participate in concept and design reviews and update designs as required.
• Develop schedules for product development and testing
• Perform testing of designs to prove functionality and reliability.
• Evaluate product test results and make recommendations for improvements.
• Keep apprised of the customer experience related to company products.
• Work with design and/or manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and quality control leading up to production.
• Generate drawings and design specifications for new products.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior in the Mechanical Engineering 

Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities

• Experience designing consumer based products or similar
• Must be proficient in the CAD, specifically the use of OnShape, but Solidworks candidates will be considered
• Interest in and an aptitude for robotics, mechatronics, mechanism design, etc.
• Familiar with sheet metal design and welding fabrication processes
• Familiar with rapid prototype techniques and processes
• Familiarity with GD&T techniques and tolerance stack ups
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to work independently and pick up new skills quickly with a mentor