Mechanical Engineering Intern

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries.

Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA's films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications.

TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance.

Learn more by visiting Summary: The Lumirror Division at TPA produces polyester film.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist the Lumirror Engineering Department in the completion of project work.

Project work will entail working both with other mechanical engineers and independently on small-scale projects.

Duties: * Work in a support role to other engineers on aspects of their projects * Work on various small projects as suitable for skill level.

Work from concept to design and installation (depending on project, lead time, etc.) * Review work assignments to develop engineered solutions * Generate fabrication drawings and project budgets * Specific projects intern will work on will be discussed during the interview process Requirements: * Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office products * Ability to model existing equipment configurations in 3D solid modeling CAD along with producing 2D detailed fabrication drawings * Ability to use (or learn) AutoCAD * Must have a strong work ethic and be highly self-motivated * Strengths in machine design, power transmission, and design of fabricated components will be a plus * "Hands on" and practical mechanical experience/background a plus * Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and written, with vendors and contractors * Ability to report in a clear and concise fashion * Ideal candidate will be a mechanical engineering student entering his or her junior or senior year Length of Employment: * The internship is a full-time forty hour per week position * The assignment will begin on May 26 and end on August 21.

Compensation: * This is a paid internship; the compensation is $21.00 per hour Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc.

to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards.

To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.