Purpose:

Under guidance from senior engineering staff, the intern shall participate in the conception, development, evaluation and documentation of new hardware design solutions for helmet and auxiliary equipment systems. The intern shall provide engineering assistance to project/program managers in the coordination and implementation of:

• System development 
• Prototype tooling and fabrication
• Testing and evaluation 
• Production transition of new product systems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support new product development anywhere from concept up to production. 
• Assist in the design, specification and testing of mechanical systems/components as part of a helmet system. 
• Design and build test fixtures, and perform validation and performance testing for the helmet system/component.  
• Work with vendors to identify and qualify new materials and components.
• Be given assignments within teams requiring originality and ingenuity while under Senior Engineering supervision.
• Be motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment and have demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities.
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required. 

EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):

An Engineering Intern must have completed at least two years of study in a Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, or other relevant Engineering B.S. degree program.

EXPERIENCE: 

At least one non-technical position demonstrating work skills, with one technical related work experience preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Should have completed class work in the following areas:

• Computer Aided Design
• Statics and Dynamics 
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Mechatronics
• Differential   Equations
• Chemistry
• Physics 1 and 2

Should demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following: 

• SolidWorks (or similar package)
• Finite Element   Analysis
• Microsoft Word, Excel   and PowerPoint
• Composite Materials
• Composite Resin Systems

Should have the following skills and abilities:

• Detail oriented with very good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-motivated with good team skills, strong analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient  in Engineering standard practices 

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Daily contact with other engineers, managers, purchasing, manufacturing and warehouse personnel. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; 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; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.

TRAVEL:

Generally, travel is not required

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, recreate, meet people, raise a family and live!

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.