Summer Intern:

Engineering & Operations

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Type:

Full-time, Temporary, Non-exempt

Reports To:

Engineering / Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Branch Technology exists to create a beautiful built world, impacting a wide variety of industries including construction, aerospace, logistics, and more. Its patented technology utilizes the power of creative design, software, robotic automation, and lean manufacturing to provide solutions to our diverse customer base. Branch is the world leader in large-scale 3D printing. Our team of Branchers has backgrounds in technology, 3D printing, software, architecture, robotics, manufacturing, design, material science, and product development.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Engineering & Operations Intern (EOI) will join the team during the summer, contributing value in a variety of ways on the engineering and operations teams. Collaborating with our engineering and operations leaders, the EOI will provide support for robotics repairs & maintenance, production throughput, specialized fabrication, and factory workflows. The ideal candidate thrives in a performance environment, has a keen interest in robotics and automation, and has a sustained attention to detail. Punctuality, reliability, calmness under pressure, an ability to think through how best to resolve unexpected issues, a collaborative spirit, and a capacity to learn are the tangible demonstrations of our six company values: humble genius, other centered, intense collaboration, relentless execution, designed beauty, and wise stewardship.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Work in an industrial, manufacturing environment, operating robotics, hand tools, and other machine tools.

• Support the Mechanical Engineer, Production Manager, and others with the development and evaluation of a wide range of assemblies, mechanisms, and processes.
• Operate portions of our robotics fleet in 3D printing, foaming, and milling.
• Research and source appropriate materials and tools needed.
• Participate in on-site and in-factory installations as requested.
• Perform and record engineering processes (e.g. calibration, diagnostics, alignment)
• Prototype parts and assemblies.
• Clean, rebuild, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment under supervision of Mechanical Engineer.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Completion of or progress toward a relevant STEM degree, such as engineering
• Professional communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to be hands on in the factory, working with hand/power tools
• Ability to work on a job site as necessary, including lifting up to 75lbs and assembly of parts for project installations
• Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities for the purpose of learning
• Available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks in the summer
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Proven experience with robotics, 3D printing, or mechanical engineering
• Demonstrable experience with Solidworks or similar software
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight to job sites to be part of the install team