Salamander Designs is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in product design and development within a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment. The position has potential to grow into a full-time role for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
โขย ย ย ย Assist in the design and development of AV furniture and related mechanical components using 3D CAD softwareย
โขย ย ย ย Create, configure, and revise 2D drawings and 3D models to support manufacturing of standard and custom productย
โขย ย ย ย Assist with Engineering Change Requests, Vendor Quality Alerts, BOM updates and revisions, and custom order setup.
โขย ย ย ย Conduct testing and evaluation of prototypes and provideย documentation
โขย ย ย ย Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product lines and throughout the department,ย with a focus on CAD database organization and File System Management
โขย ย ย ย Collaborate on new product development from ideation through prototyping and product launch
โขย ย ย ย Participate in custom product design reviews and provide engineering analysis and recommendations
Qualifications
โขย ย ย ย Current enrollment in an accredited Engineering or related program (junior or senior standing preferred)
โขย ย ย ย Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
โขย ย ย ย Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
โขย ย ย ย Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
โขย ย ย ย Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
โขย ย ย ย Real-world, hands-on design and engineering experience in a product-driven environment
โขย ย ย ย Mentorship from an experienced team of design and manufacturing engineers
โขย ย ย ย Exposure to the full product development lifecycle โ from concept through production
โขย ย ย ย Competitive internship compensation
โขย ย ย ย Potential for a long-term permanent position upon graduation
โขย ย ย ย A collaborative, creative, and supportive workplace culture