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Laboratory Technician

Granville, OH

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Menasha Corporation

Engineering Student Intern

Urbana, OH

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... with prototyping, testing, or CAD software #ORBIS #LI-MR1 Two companies, one vision. Menasha ... Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow. The ...

Menasha Corporation

Engineering Student Intern

Urbana, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... with prototyping, testing, or CAD software #ORBIS #LI-MR1 Two companies, one vision. Menasha ... Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow. The ...

Menasha Corporation

Engineering Student Intern

Urbana, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... with prototyping, testing, or CAD software #ORBIS #LI-MR1 Two companies, one vision. Menasha ... Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow. The ...

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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Energy Storage (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Co

Delaware, OH

$17.75 - $24/hr

Temporary, Internship

Posted 2 days ago

New

Vertiv rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

366th of 489 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the design, development, testing, and validation of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems used in critical power applications. Working alongside experienced mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and quality engineers, the intern will gain hands-on experience with battery cabinet design, thermal management systems, structural analysis, prototype development, and product validation testing.

The successful candidate will contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering projects while developing practical engineering skills within a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and development of battery cabinets, mechanical assemblies, and structural components for energy storage products.
  • Create and modify 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Support prototype builds and engineering validation testing activities.
  • Assist with thermal, structural, and vibration analysis of battery energy storage systems.
  • Participate in design reviews and document action items and engineering recommendations.
  • Evaluate mechanical components, fasteners, busbar supports, cooling systems, and enclosure hardware.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze test data from laboratory and field testing activities.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to mechanical design issues.
  • Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component qualification and design improvements.
  • Assist in sustaining engineering activities, including evaluation of alternate materials and components.
  • Support compliance and certification activities associated with industry standards and product safety requirements.
  • Maintain laboratory safety and follow all company engineering and testing procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum sophomore standing preferred.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Sheet metal design and fabrication
  • Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Thermal management and heat transfer
  • Product design and development
  • Mechanical testing and instrumentation
  • Battery energy storage systems
  • Manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software
  • ANSYS, Creo Simulation, or equivalent analysis software

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to safely work around prototype equipment and energized systems under supervision.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and prototype build activities.

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

Own it

Act with urgency

Foster a customer-first mindset

Think big and execute

Lead by example

Drive continuous improvement

Learn and seek out development

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

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