Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Company Description Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• **Partner with plant leadership and support personnel** to dive deep into manufacturing processes - from engineering and purchasing to production and distribution. You'll get hands-on exposure to how everything works together!
• **Learn and support Engineering responsibilities and functions**, including but not limited to:
• Master navigating the PDM vault like a pro, hunting down the most recent versions of SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings
• Create accurate, impressive CAD models and Solidworks designs that bring ideas to life
• Become fluent in reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings and tolerances, then craft clear, complete manufacturing instructions that actually make sense
• Craft clear, concise, and grammatically polished material for product manuals that people will actually want to read
• **Own project work** for your assigned area and scope, then present your findings and insights to stakeholders - because your contributions matter!

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma and currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, plus one (1) year of completed course studies in area of emphasis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Data entry skills having a working knowledge of Microsoft products, especially proficient in Excel. The ability to read and comprehend dimensional callouts and tolerances on manufacturing drawings desired but not required. Excellent computer skills are a must to perform the required duties. The ability to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Core Business Skills. Read drawings in order to understand tolerancing, geometric tolerancing. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone. Working Environment While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, team member will work 50% office and 50% manufacturing environment where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Team member is regularly exposed to noise (hearing protection is required), heat and cold environmental conditions. Additional Information The hourly range for this seasonal, non-benefited position is $22.00/hourly. For a full job description, click HERE.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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