| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
Position Title: Engineering Intern or Co-Op StudentReports To: Engineering SupervisorJob Classification: InternDepartment: Engineering
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Under the direction of Engineering Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer, assist engineers with production support and process improvement projects. This will include drafting component / process specifications and protocols, building product prototypes or samples, performing product testing, gathering data and analysis, and contributing to process equipment design and installation.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows all GMP and SOPs as defined by Viant policies, practices, and procedures to insure that FDA and ISO regulations and quality standards are metDevelops working relationship with Value Stream teamLearns and utilizes Lean concepts in daily workWorks independently as required to complete product sample or prototype builds, perform product testing and gather and analyze test dataWorks independently as required to draft component and process specifications. Under the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineer (ME), write and execute equipment and process protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ, and FIC) and write change orders (CO), protocols to be edited and approved by EngineersAssists ME as required to complete component and assembly drawing tolerance stack up analysis, material analysis and contribute to equipment design and support engineering technicians with equipment assembly and installation. May include performing basic machining operations, wiring, plc ladder logic programming and pneumatic, electric or hydraulic circuit construction.Assists with new product launches and validationsTrouble-shoots machinery used in manufacturing process, assist TechniciansMaintains a project list, recording projects and task completions and sends report to Value Stream Manager weeklyDevelops innovations to improve processes and/or resulting in cost savings
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Education:
Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, bio-medical or electrical engineeringJob Experience:
0-1 years engineering internship or co-op experienceSkills/Competencies:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office softwareAutoCad and/or Pro Engineer experience
Physical Requirements:
Frequent lifting up to 25-35 lbsModerate amounts of standing, bending, twisting, turning