LF Studios / LifeFormations · 23 hours ago
Animatronic Intern (Summer) - Mechanical Engineering, Controls, and QC
Cincinnati, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $22/hrLF Studios is a design and specialty fabrication studio specializing in animatronics for theme parks. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support the development of animatronics through design, analysis, and quality control processes.
AnimationMedia and EntertainmentToys
Responsibilities
Own the development of animatronics through the full lifecycle including design, analysis, procurement, quality control (QC), assembly, testing, and installation
Use SolidWorks to design animatronics using DFM (design for manufacturing)
Coordinate engineering effort with digital modeling, controls, and fabrication teams
Analyze the animatronics through hand calculations, bearing calculations, RBDs (Rigid Body Dynamic Simulations), and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Produce drawing packages following ASTM standards
Participate in design workshops and reviews
Present company design and fabrication work to internal project teams
Troubleshoot assembly and performance problems on the production floor
Coordinate effort to create and maintain all mechanical and armature documentation throughout the project
Electrical design and assembly of control boxes
Test and adjust of animatronic systems
Inspection of parts, machined components, and assemblies
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience with SolidWorks for design
Knowledge of DFM (design for manufacturing)
Ability to perform hand calculations and bearing calculations
Experience with RBDs (Rigid Body Dynamic Simulations) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Ability to produce drawing packages following ASTM standards
Participation in design workshops and reviews
Ability to present design and fabrication work to internal project teams
Troubleshooting skills for assembly and performance problems
Experience in coordinating mechanical and armature documentation
Knowledge of electrical design and assembly of control boxes
Ability to test and adjust animatronic systems
Experience in inspection of parts, machined components, and assemblies
Company
LF Studios / LifeFormations
LifeFormations is a leading design and fabrication studio creating memorable visitor spaces that feature architectural elements, animatronics, themed environments and interactivity.
Founded in 1991
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase