Mechanical Engineering Intern Jobs in Humacao, PR

Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work-if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k Employer Match
Bonus Incentives
Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And more!
Responsibilities & Expectations:
The Regional Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the repair work scope for Industrial electric motors, generators, and pumps. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise, leadership, professionalism and project management skills to drive the development and implementation of innovative repair services and mechanical designs. This position will be responsible for performing RCFA to develop engineered solutions and for providing technical support for both in-shop and field repairs, while also providing technical support and consultation to the Caribbean Sales team.
Unmatched Customer Service
Actively participate in the IPS UCE tier meeting process - UCE1 and above
Provide mechanical engineering and technical support to region
Ensure that IPS solutions meet customer specifications, expectations, and applicable industry standards.
Assist with implementation of quality improvement actions
Ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures
Utilize Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS) tools and Processes to deliver continued quality and productivity to our customers
Enforce strict safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements in all engineering and shop activities
Soft Skills
Innovative Thinking: Embracing innovation and creativity is key to staying competitive in today's dynamic business environment.
Adaptability: Markets and industries are constantly evolving, and IPS leaders must be flexible and adaptable. A successful IPS leader must pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions, emerging trends, and unexpected challenges
Collaborative Leadership: Effective leadership involves fostering collaboration and teamwork across departments.
Resilience and Persistence: Should demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from failures to ultimately drive success
Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and integrity is essential in all business dealings. Should prioritize honesty, transparency, and fairness in their interactions with clients, partners, and team members to build lasting trust and credibility
Accountability: Should demonstrate ownership of decisions with both positive and negative outcomes. Proactive in sharing best practices and lessons learned
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Always seeking to improve delivery and outcomes
Responsibilities
Team with regional electrical engineer to provide mechanical technical support to customers, repair shops, and field service activities
Interface with customers, troubleshoot equipment problems, perform testing and measurements, generate reports
Provide technical support to the sales team, participate in customer visits, provide customer and sales training
Ensure that repairs meet customer specifications, expectations, and applicable industry standards
Provide guidance for technical capabilities and mitigating risk
Apply engineering science and technology to innovate for the industry. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design, production and repair of electrical rotating apparatus
Reverse engineer motor, generators, and pump designs at minimum back to OEM standards
Investigate equipment failures and perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis) leveraging stress analysis tools and processes
Drive development of mechanical work motor repair instructions
Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment, providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to communicate how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used
Manage and support shop with capital improvements and integration of new capital manufacturing assets
Support regional shops with complex mechanical issues when needed
Educate and train customers, vendors and IPS technicians on motors, generators, and pump operating theory and repair processes
Actively participate by writing papers and attending industry conferences such as EASA or IEEE sponsored events (PPIC, PCIC. Etc)
Actively participate in UCE Meetings - Ultimate Customer Experience tiered meeting process
Qualifications and Competencies:
Experience: 10+ years of experience with mechanical motor/generator/pump design, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in addition to the following qualifications:
Education: B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred - open to other based on combination of degree and direct technical experience
License: Professional Engineer (PEng / PE) license preferred but not required
Strong Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Principles: proficiency in applying principles of engineering, mechanical engineering discipline, and advanced mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting, specifically in the following areas:
o Electromechanical motor, generator, and pump design
o Advanced diagnostic assessments to troubleshoot motor, generator, and pump control issues with applicable test equipment
o Fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
o Reverse engineering principles and process
o CAD and Simulation Software, FEA
o Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
o RCFA to determine failure mode and FMEA's
Management Skills: Proven ability to manage employees either directly or indirectly, mentoring others in similar disciplines, and work scope planning.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to drive innovations and successfully implement projects. Experience in supporting managers with project planning and leading teams from various technical backgrounds including other engineers and technicians.
Project Management: Competence in managing multiple projects across multiple sites simultaneously ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Ability to monitor and evaluate work at job sites as projects progress.
Communication Skills: Must speak Spanish and English and have strong collaboration skills to work closely with other engineers and technicians, clearly explaining designs and reasoning. Ability to relay instructions during product development, production, repair, and to explain complex issues to customers with little technical expertise. Experience in reviewing new scope and providing feedback to the sales team.
Writing Skills: Excellent technical writing skills to prepare reports and summaries to standards development, draft specifications and requirement documents, and provide status reports on projects. The ability to make findings and specifications easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.
Attention to Detail: Ability to design and develop intricate mechanical/electrical systems tracking multiple design elements and technical requirements throughout these processes.
Computer/Software: Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and CAD including finite element analysis
Travel: Must be willing to travel (up to 30%).
You'll thrive at IPS if you...
Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.
Who We Are:
At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.