Engineer Trainee
Elkhart, IN, US, 46516-1167
NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people.
If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you.
POSITION INFO:
16-month training program that is broke out into two phases - The first phase of the trainee program, you will go through a 4 (four) month training program in which the Engineering Trainee will learn NIBCO products, customers, manufacturing, distribution methods, and an introduction to Engineering, you will then join the Engineering department.
Upon completion of the training program, the candidate will transition into the second phase of the program, you will go through 12-month rotation with the Engineering team.
Upon successful completion of the 12-month Engineering rotation, the candidate will be placed in a position that meets the candidate's career aspirations along with supporting the needs of the Engineering department at NIBCO.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in structured training program.
• Visit NIBCO manufacturing locations and give presentations on what was learned during these visits.
• Spend time job shadowing associates experienced in Engineering roles.
• Give final presentations and complete a final test drawing upon the lessons, knowledge, and skills learned.
EXPERIENCE:
• CAD experience in modeling and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Experience working independently or in a project team environment.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical Preferred).
TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Contributing to Team Success
Supporting Change
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Planning and Organizing
Technical / Professional Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
Must be able to travel.
NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.