Application Engineering Intern

Location: Dexter, Michigan, USA

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 experience—it’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.

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Job Purpose

To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do at Graco

Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance

Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades

Participate in capital equipment justification as needed

Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements

Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs

Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action

React to changing priorities in a timely manner

Report man-hour estimates

What You Will Bring to Graco

Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program

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

Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD

Experience with 3D printers

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Position Summary: 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

Assist in new product development activities, such as

Mechanical design ideation & collaboration

Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing

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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

Solve real problems

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

Pursuing BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

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

Electrical Engineer Intern

Join Graco as an Electrical Engineering Intern! Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. You will work alongside our electrical engineers to write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android apps. This intern position also involves providing ideas, input, and analysis as a project team member.

Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:

Applying your engineering skills to solve problems

Helping with design analysis and root cause testing

Running tests to optimize performance

Contributing to electrical hardware and software design

Participate in the standard product team by

Determine root cause of failures in the field

Develop, qualify, and implement solutions to problems

Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues

Troubleshoot issues on existing standard products

Create and execute product qualification plans

Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions

Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products

Pursuing BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

initiative to learn industry and project require