Universal Industries Inc. · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Cedar Falls, IA
Internship
Onsite
InternUniversal Industries Inc. is an established manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the summer. The role involves designing and analyzing equipment specifications, coordinating prototype manufacturing, and ensuring efficient production methods.
IndustrialAgricultureManufacturingMechanical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Tube conveyor, Bucket elevator, and Conveyor design
Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning
Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system
Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product
Plans and develops experimental test programs
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
Consult with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required and also to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objectives or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of projects, and equipment and human resource requirements
Makes recommendations for equipment upgrades or purchases to optimize use of capital dollars. Includes and identifies return on investment to management with proposals
Works with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Recommends changes to improve quality and reduce costs
Helps troubleshoot production problems and takes preventive or corrective action
Promotes and maintains a safe work environment
Schedules and assists in training other departments and customers on product design, installation, operation, safety and maintenance of Universal's products
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills
Good presentation skills
Problem-solving skills
Creative approach for new ideas
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to meet company deadlines
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with 3-D modeling (preferably SolidWorks)
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with sheet metal fabrication
Company
Universal Industries Inc.
Since 1906, we’ve been producing high quality products and standing firmly behind them.
Founded in 1906
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-06-21
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