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Job Description:

**This internship is hosted by Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).

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Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions

About Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Mechanical-Manufacturing Engineer Intern opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions division located in Sparks, NV.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, located in Sparks, NV.

Internship Description:

Gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment! This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world design projects. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, developing essential skills in CAD software (SolidWorks) while assisting with the design and development of mechanical systems and machinery. The intern will develop basic drawings and specifications for existing and new design projects. Additionally, the intern will assist with design of mechanical systems and/or machinery utilizing design and ERP software. You will also be working closely with the production team to see your changes take place in person. Most of the work you are updating and creating will be assembly instructions for the production team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete 150 hours of work as an intern (10-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
• Create, review and updates of basic documentation including drawings, models, bill of materials, quotes and engineering summaries utilizing CAD Systems and ERP software
• Prepares product documentation (i.e. manuals, work instructions, assembly instructions, data sheets, etc.)
• Prepares Bills of Material (BOM) and parts list repositories
• Conducts assigned projects ensuring that work is completed within budgetary and time constraints while meeting customer and contractual demands
• Assess customer requirements, evaluate engineering design, and create complete drawing packages
• Model components to define recommended parts procurement

Goals and Expectations of the Intern:

• Create/update 1-5 assembly and drawings per week in SolidWorks.
• Complexity of option drawings are from 5 to 50 parts in a single drawing.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring '27 semester
• Fall '26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
• Good problem solving and analytic skills (i.e., can conduct root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to write and document manufacturing process, inspection, and testing procedures
• Capability to communicate, coach, and train shop floor team members on processing information
• Basic knowledge of electronics components and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in SolidWorks (i.e. CSWA, CSWP, CSWE, CPPA, etc.)
• Engineering in Training (EIT)

Desired Schedule for Intern:

Minimum shift of four (4) hours, M-F: 7:30am to 5:30 pm (Within that window)

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern's responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.