Intern - Technical Designer
Alfa Laval Global

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job:

This Alfa Laval Summer Internship is designed to bring a college student that has completed their second or third year of college to give them experience of working in a technology driven sales company. Based on their performance of the internship, and roles that need to be filled in future years, this intern would be prepared to step into an entry-level role in the energy division.

As part of the intern program, you will:

Assist and support the team in the overall design of spiral and air-cooled heat exchangers per customer order, and any related support structure furnished by Alfa Laval, Inc. The design duties will include calculations to verify the unit design to ASME Codes and customer criteria, associated G/A and manufacturing prints, BOM's, and Document Control records, to include the following:

• Perform mechanical and structural calculations, prepare design details, produce fabrication drawings and bills of materials.
  
• Issue final Drawings/Document Packages to Workshops or clients as instructed.
  
• Support team with overall design, prints, bill of material, shop packages, and calculations of project.
  
• Attend and participate in internal kick-off meetings with the Contract Order Team.
  
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
  
• Perform required work to meet project milestones.
  
• Validate accuracy of the Design.
  
• Respond to questions from Purchasing, Quality, and Production concerning design requirements.
  
• Special Projects as assigned.
  
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
  
• Conducts themselves in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.
  

What you know:

This role requires a junior or senior year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree program with mechanical engineering as a preference, to include the following:

• A GPA minimum of 3.0
  
• Prior exposure to a manufacturing environment is ideal or experience with heat transfer equipment is a plus.
  
• 3D CAD design experience - SolidWorks preferred
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
  
• Proficient experience with CAD Software - AutoCad, Solidworks, Inventor
  
• Familiarity with FEA analysis, Statics, Strength of Materials
  
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal communication skills required, to include verbal and written skills.
  
• Candidate must be adept at taking direction, work well within cross-functional teams, and be customer focused. Safe work practices, proper ethics, and attention to detail are required.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
  
• Flexibility in work hours based on school schedule.
  

What's in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $21.00 per hour.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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