Provides technical support and assists engineering consultants with inspections, analysis, and testing of vehicles, industrial machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. Assist in scene surveys, inspections, and generation of maps and layout drawings. Assists in the application of scientific principles, engineering methods, and techniques to a variety of projects. Housing is not included.
The mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort. The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor.
Required Work Hours:
Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8 am-5 pm).
If you are also enrolled in college - we require that you take no more than 2 classes during your employment semester with ESi and can work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
Required Skills:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Verbal and Written Communication.
Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software. Strong mechanical aptitude.
Preferred Skills:
MATLAB, AutoCAD
Experience Required:
Six months' working experience is required.
Experience Preferred:
Machine shop, machine tools, woodworking tools. Demonstrated familiarity with automotive systems. Data acquisition and instrumentation.
Education Required:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering. Must have completed at least Freshman year-academic good standing at an ABET-accredited engineering school.
Preferred Education:
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Structural Engineering.
A 3.30 GPA or higher, is preferred.
Position Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.
To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.
It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to
