Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Klein Tools

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. We are looking for individuals ready to make a significant impact.

Perks for You

• Paid Vacations & Holidays: Enjoy time off with pay to relax and recharge.
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k): Participate in the company’s success and secure your financial future with our retirement plan.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental): Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being.
• Discounts on Klein Tools Products: Access our high-quality tools at a reduced price.
• Education and Professional Development Assistance: Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Mechanical Engineer Intern Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will play a crucial role in assisting the new product development team. This position provides valuable project support and feedback to ensure deadlines are met, offering students practical engineering experience within a collaborative team environment that directly applies to their coursework.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D prints and perform post-processing for review by the new product development team.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and submit products for testing in the test lab.
• Develop or modify basic models and prints.
• Design and construct prototypes and test fixtures, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct product testing in the Engineering test lab and accurately report results.
• Analyze engineering test lab results and formulate data-driven recommendations.
• Partner with the manufacturing team to suggest improvements for the manufacturing process.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the work.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program to be considered.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Professionalism: Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment, excellent follow-up skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

Physical Demand Requirements

The employee will occasionally be required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Core Values

As a member of the Klein Tools team, your main focus will align with our core values:

• Quality: Upholding the highest standards in all aspects of our work.
• Customer Obsession: Prioritizing our customers’ needs and satisfaction.
• Innovation: Continuously seeking new and better ways to create products and processes.
• Ownership: Taking responsibility and initiative for your work and its outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.