About APPLIED Adhesives:   We have you covered.   Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.     With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.   We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.   Come join us!   The Role:   We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern who demonstrates strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.   This internship provides hands on exposure to manufacturing engineering, equipment design support, and continuous improvement initiatives.   The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and the Lead Mechanical Engineer to support production, quality improvement, and equipment related projects.    This is an on-site role in Mound House, NV. Only local candidates will be considered.   Key Responsibilities:

• Create component and assembly models and drawings. 

• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and production deviations. 

• Update operator and parts manual documentation. 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Must be willing to travel to APPLIED facilities. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  You Are Ideal for This Role If You:

• Are well organized, process and data driven, and have solid analytical skills.
• Work well as part of a team and individually on projects.
• Are proactive in nature.

  Physical Requirements:

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Possess mechanical dexterity to perform equipment operation.
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

  Experience and Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering required.  

• Mechanical aptitude. 

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment/engineering internship or co-op is preferred. 

• Hands on experience using precision metrology tools. 

• Experience using SolidWorks and Cad is preferred. 
• Well organized, process and data driven, with the ability to make decisions and act on them.
• Solid analytical skills and proactive nature with a strong sense of urgency.

  Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion In today’s dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it’s demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vision and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.   Our Core Values:   Leadership We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities.   Collaborative One team delivering exceptional value and service.   Passion We enthusiastically pursue excellence.   Integrity We choose to be ethical and trustworthy.   Relentless Customer Focus Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.   We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.