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Danfoss

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Tallahassee

AI generated summary

  • You must be a mechanical engineering student (junior+), available onsite Oct 2024 - Dec 2025, skilled in CAD, MATLAB, thermodynamics, and MS Office, with strong communication and organization skills.
  • You will create 2D/3D drawings, perform thermodynamic calculations, assist with test rig commissioning, manage documentation and spare parts, prepare SOPs, develop software tools, and ensure workplace safety.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with junior status or higher
  • Availability and commitment to work onsite from October 2024 to the end of 2025; 40 hours per week during the summer and at least 20 hours per week during the semesters
  • Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD design software (Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo)
  • Proficiency in thermodynamic calculations and simulations using MATLAB and REFPROP
  • Experience with the MS Office suite
  • Candidates must be located within 50 miles of the work site
  • Well-organized and detail oriented
  • Strong communication skills
  • A solid track record of performance
  • An ongoing desire to learn and seek out new information
  • Copper pipe soldering skills are preferred

Responsibilities

  • 3D and 2D Drawings: Sort and create 3D and 2D drawings for test rigs and instruments.
  • Thermodynamic calculations and simulations: using REFPROP and MATLAB to simulate and sizing the pipe, valves, pumps and heat exchangers.
  • Commissioning and Validation: Assist in commissioning and validating new test rigs or upgrades, including system leak checks and fixes, instrument and device communication, test software function verification, heat-rejection chiller operation, and Turbocor compressor test operation.
  • Documentation: Create folders and organize them with as-built documents to standardize test rig information.
  • Spare Parts Management: Set up a system for managing test rig spare parts and assist with purchasing, receiving, and shipping spare parts.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Prepare and upgrade SOPs for test rig and data acquisition system operations and facilitate training for the lab operation team.
  • Software Tools: Create software tools for test data standardization, processing, and report automation
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly workplace.
  • Understanding and complying with quality policy, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals and environmental well-being.

FAQs

What is the job location for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position?

The job location for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position is Tallahassee, FL, US.

When is the internship expected to begin?

The internship is expected to begin in October 2024.

What is the expected duration of the internship?

The internship is targeting to extend until the end of 2025.

What educational background is required for this position?

Candidates should be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with junior status or higher.

How many hours per week is the intern expected to work?

The intern is expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer and at least 20 hours per week during the semesters.

Are there specific CAD software requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates should have a working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD design software, including Siemens NX, CATIA, and Creo.

What programming languages are preferred for this internship?

Proficiency in C++, Java, LabVIEW, and Python is preferred.

Is there a requirement for proximity to the work site?

Yes, candidates must be located within 50 miles of the work site.

What kind of skills are preferred in candidates regarding copper pipe?

Copper pipe soldering skills are preferred.

What types of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will assist in tasks such as mechanical design, testing, commissioning of test rigs, thermodynamic simulations, and software tool creation.

What qualities and skills are sought in a candidate?

Candidates should be well-organized, detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, have a solid track record of performance, and have a desire to learn.

Is Danfoss an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and ensures all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

What kind of environment does Danfoss strive to create for its employees?

Danfoss aims to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued.

Danfoss

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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danfoss is a global engineering company specialising in energy-efficient solutions. They design, manufacture, and provide advanced technologies and products in areas such as heating, cooling, and power systems. With a focus on sustainable development, their ultimate mission is to enable a greener and more sustainable future by delivering innovative and energy-efficient solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental conservation. Danfoss' purpose is to create a more sustainable and comfortable world by providing cutting-edge engineering solutions that optimise energy consumption, enhance productivity, and improve quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide.