Engineering Lab Intern

Position Purpose:

Provide technical support for engineering lab and product development activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide assembly assistance with regards to (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Engineering prototypes
  • Current / Custom Product installation and test fit
  • Testing jigs and fixtures
  • Product validation samples
  
  
  
  
• Aid in the development of installation procedures, time standards, and best practices as related to the proper assembly and installation of Knapheide products.
• Performs other duties, assignments, and special projects assigned by the Engineering Manager, Project Manager, or Vice President of Engineering.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a high-school diploma.
• 5 - 10 years of commercial truck body installation or Truck Body manufacturing experience required.
• Good problem solving skills required.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have adequate PC skills with a working knowledge of AS400, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must be adept in blueprint reading and be able to determine assembly requirements / processes there in.
• Ability to maintain focus and convey a positive attitude during challenging situations.
• Ability to interact successfully with all functional areas of the company.
• Must possess good organizational skills and willingness to take ownership of an area, keeping it clean and well laid out at all times.
• Willingness to travel with respect to the position activities (on site and off site) required. < 10%

Certifications Required:

• Active Knapheide Internal Welding Certification (or equivalent) required.
  
  
  
  • If not in possession, the ability to gain said certification(s).
  
  
  
  

Physical/mental requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Must be capable of doing light to medium mechanical work onsite or in the field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and able to operate light and medium duty vehicles.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time, un-supervised, and still successfully complete all given tasks in a timely manner.