Manufacturing Engineer Internship Jobs in Nebraska

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Engineering Intern position in the Engineered Support Structures Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual who will be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the Manufacturing Engineering team while learning best practices from some of the finest Engineers in the world. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role. You will be given exposure to other parts of the business, including subject matter experts from a wide variety of divisions and professions.

Valmont’s internship program's mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing, and interaction with senior leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Actively participate and recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and developing new methods and procedures
• Work with a design team that consists of one or more individuals from Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services getting exposure to different angles of team development including the process used for troubleshooting potential design errors
• Provide manufacturing engineering assistance in the resolution of product & machine problems
• Assist in identifying capacity constraints, quality issues, material handling, as well as additional processes
• Recommend tests to confirm theoretical designs when necessary and plan and coordinate the testing
• Gain and subsequently apply design knowledge when considering the manufacturability of the final design
• Participate in hands-on learning experiences through project work, leadership development, job shadowing, and interaction with senior leadership
• Present learning and recommendations to various business leaders in both individual and group project formats

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Junior or senior standing with an anticipated graduation in the next 18 months
• CAD skills including design applications and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
• Ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Demonstrated strong communication interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving/critical thinking skills

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.