Job Details

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experienceit's a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you'll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what's ahead. Throughout the program, you'll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You'll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you'll showcase your achievements and the difference you've made.

Join our dynamic team at Graco as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, where you will work alongside our Mechanical Engineers to design, support, analyze and develop solutions to challenging problems with fluid handling equipment. You will build skills in machine design, failure analysis, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and problem solving.

What You Will Do at Graco

• Assist in new product development activities, such as:
• Mechanical design ideation & collaboration
• Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing
• Design test plans and perform tests
• Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
• Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (CREO, Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
• Review of instruction manuals and product literature
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
• Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field
• Conduct tests and analysis results
• Develop and implement design solutions that solve problem
• Develop knowledge of:
• What it is to be part of a new product development team
• Graco product line equipment & applications
• Product development considerations such as product cost, project schedules, customer considerations in product design
• Operational systems
• Graco and industry design standards
• Graco Quality Management System
• Graco customer applications and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Pursuing BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

• CAD software experience such as Solid Works, Creo, etc.