Mechanical Engineering Intern

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.

MFG Co-op

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

What You Will Do at Graco

* Assist in new product development activities, such as:

* Mechanical design ideation & collaboration

* Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing

* I would keep this one, my interns have done this

* 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

What You Will Bring to Graco

* Pursuing BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

* 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

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

Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Purpose

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.

What You Will Do at Graco

* Participate in new product development as a member of a design…