Intern, Mechanical Engineer

Primary Work Location

Lincoln, NE

Overview

Work as a member of the research and development team to perform functions such as design, building prototypes, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, component inspection, problem solving, and other duties as assigned.

Semester

• Ability to begin work this summer and possibly into the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Professional Qualifications

Education

Must be pursuing, or have completed, an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.  A junior status or higher in college preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience in an industrial engineering, research, or academic laboratory setting is desirable but not necessary.  

General

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and able to self-educate when necessary.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, as well as under direction of others.
• Attention to detail in both task execution and documentation.
• Team player. Enjoys and works well with other people in a team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Dependable, positive attitude and good attendance.
• High ethics, integrity, honesty, patience.

Position Responsibilities

Specific

• Learn and apply the product development and documentation methods and processes utilized at LI-COR. This includes but is not limited to 3D CAD, simulation, and other analysis tools.
• Participate in the design, development, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting and general support of LI-COR instrumentation.
• Specific duties will be assigned based on the individual’s capabilities, experience and education. Examples can include, but are not limited to:
  • Have partial to full responsibility for the design, development, testing and documentation of a product or part of a product.
  • Design, specify, build, and verify assembly and test fixtures for new and existing products.
  • Troubleshoot components, subsystems, and systems. Verify and validate results.
  • Design, document, and execute tests for qualification of products using internal and external testing resources. Write meaningful summaries and interpretations.
  • Construct and/or modify functional and non-functional prototypes with engineering guidance.
  • Assist engineers with a variety of tasks during the product design and development process.
  • Create, maintain, and edit engineering documentation such as bills of materials, mechanical drawings, 3D models, and assembly plans.

General

• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Software training will be provided as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.