This internship offers an exceptional foundation in industrial fluid dynamics, providing structured training on pump types, designs, mechanical seals, and real-world field reliability characteristics.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Data Transfer: Review manual, handwritten dimensional records from the shop floor—including component clearances, outer diameters (ODs), inner diameters (IDs), and lengths—and accurately transcribe them into electronic master templates.
Documentation Management: Compile and organize complete customer "job packages," including dimensional data sheets, material certificates, balance certificates, and hydrostatic/air test certifications.
Engineering & Sales Support: Coordinate directly with sales teams to hand off finished job packs and collaborate with engineering personnel on technical documentation tasks to gain cross-functional business insights.
Shop Floor Engagement: Participate actively in visual learning and shop walkthroughs alongside a collaborative team of experienced technicians and engineers.
Requirements & Qualifications
Academic Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
Software Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and professional email communications.
Schedule Commitment: Ability to commit to approximately 30 hours per week (ideally structured as 4–5 hours per day, or every other day). Note: We are highly flexible and will align the work schedule with your university class calendar, provided a class schedule is shared upfront.
Mindset: Driven by career self-betterment, possesses strong attention to detail, and is eager to learn about heavy rotating equipment.
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