Part-time Product Design Intern

The Perlick Company is a fifth-generation family business built upon a bedrock of core values that have guided our success since 1917 and will lead us into the future.  We seek excellence in all that we do.

Vision Statement:  Innovating the solutions that power the world’s best entertaining and food service experiences.

Mission Statement:  Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries.  We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value.

Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind

SUMMARY:

Perlick is seeking a motivated engineering intern who is ready to apply knowledge of basic problem solving, mathematics, and engineering principles to an authentic real-world experience. The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including documenting technical requirements, hands on work/testing, analyzing data, preparing testing reports, performing CAD modeling/drawing updates, and learning about varied engineering activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES :

1. Learn the Change Management, New Product Development, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering processes and contribute as a Product Development Engineering team member.
2. Support Sales and Application Engineering team in addressing customer requests for quotation and ordering of modified or custom Perlick products.
3. Create and maintain CAD models and Engineering drawings in SolidWorks and release to PDM and ERP systems to support prototype, custom, and production configuration and release.
4. Support the design validation planning, documentation, prototype build, physical testing, data analysis, and reporting for new and existing products.  Including inventorying, disposition, and scrapping of test articles.
5. Work with your supervisor to identify and execute a “win-win” activity that supports the candidate’s own educational and career goals while also benefiting Perlick’s business needs.
6. Other learning objectives, projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program in pursuit of a 2 or 4 year degree in an Engineering discipline. This role has been designed for current students looking for co-op completion duties, or college course work credits. 
• Must be capable of reporting to the Perlick, Milwaukee Headquarters when needed. This role is not considered hybrid or remote, but flexibility is available based on class schedules.
• Provide, on average, 15 hours of project working time during the week; during normal business hours (8:00am-5:00pm).
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and completion of a CAD modeling and drafting training course (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and works well in a cross-functional, team environment
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn, plan, align, and perform with strong attention to detail

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick’s values to support our mission and vision. 
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Self-Development: Shows personal commitment and strives to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, others, and structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

BENEFITS:

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with our experienced team of engineering professionals
• Practical experience with a wide variety of engineering activities
• Opportunity to attend team meetings and occasional networking events
• Compensation available

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 25 lbs.).

Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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