Quality Mechanical Engineer Internship

The Quality Mechanical Engineer roleis a full-time (30-40 per week) paid summer internship position that is available at our Temple, TX facility from June 2 - August 8. This position will report directly to the Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality.

The goal of this internship is to support the Quality Department in resolving a recurring issue of leak failures in transformers deployed in the field. The intern will investigate the requested 24-hour pressurization process, during which transformers are pressurized to 5 psi to identify potential leaks. The primary objective is to determine whether this period can be shortened while still ensuring reliable leak detection, thereby improving efficiency without sacrificing quality. The intern will gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering applications, process optimization, and problem-solving, while the department benefits from actionable insights to reduce field failures. This project aligns with the intern's academic background in mechanical engineering and provides practical exposure to real-world engineering challenges in a quality assurance context.

* Assist in designing and conducting experiments to evaluate the 24-hour pressurization process at 5 psi on transformers.

* Collect and analyze data to determine if the 24-hour period can be shortened without compromising leak detection accuracy.

* Document observations of potential leak points and failure patterns in pressurized transformers.

* Collaborate with the Quality team to propose process improvements based on findings.

* Learn to use diagnostic tools and equipment to monitor pressure and detect leaks.

* Mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., understanding pressure, fluid dynamics, and material properties).

* Analytical skills for process evaluation and optimization.

* Problem-solving skills to identify potential leak sources in pressurized systems.

* Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, or similar).

* Attention to detail for observing and documenting test results.

* Ability to work with testing equipment (e.g., pressure gauges, leak detection tools).