Mechanical Design Engineer - Internship
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Job Summary
Internship- Mechanical Design Engineer
We are looking for students or earlycareer professionals with a Mechanical Engineering background to join Flex Design Center in Milan.
In this role you will be part of an experienced team to pro-actively support in the mechanical design of connected medical devices. You will execute technical assessments, perform simulations and implement innovative and cost effective solutions, from prototype development to full scale production.
What a typical day looks like:
- You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop the mechanical components of medical devices.
- Perform feasibility studies and build proof of concept prototypes for assessment.
- Provide high quality technical reports supported by simulations and/or lab tests.
- MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Kinematics Mechanism and Production Technology Processes knowledge.
- CAD tool competence (with preference for CREO or SOLIDWORKS).
- Great communication skills - explaining technical topics.
- Fluent in English
- Examples of personal projects/designs.
- Fast prototyping technologies.
- 6 month Internship program (plus 6 month renewable.
- An International dynamic environment.
- Possibility to take part in the full project life cycle from initial design to mass production.
- Work with leading companies in their industrial segments.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Unconscious Bias Training