Application Engineering Intern

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.

MFG Co-op

Job Purpose:

To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do at Graco

• •Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
• •Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades
• •Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
• •Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
• •Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs
• •Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
• •React to changing priorities in a timely manner
• •Report man-hour estimates

What You Will Bring to Graco

• •Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
• •Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• •Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• •Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• •Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

• •Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
• •Experience with 3D printers

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Position Summary: Join our dynamic team at Graco as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, where you will work alongside our Mechanical Engineers to design, support, analyze and develop solutions to challenging problems with fluid handling equipment. You will build skills in machine design, failure analysis, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and problem solving

What You Will Do at Graco

Assist in new product development activities, such as:

Mechanical design ideation & collaboration

Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing

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Design test plans and perform tests

Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)

Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (CREO, Finite Element Analysis, etc.)

Review of instruction manuals and product literature

Work effectively in a team environment

• •Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
• •Solve real problems

Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field

Conduct tests and analysis results

Develop and implement design solutions that solve problem

Develop knowledge of:

What it is to be part of a new product development team

Graco product line equipment & applications

Product development considerations such as product cost, project schedules, customer considerations in product design

Operational systems

Graco and industry design standards

Graco Quality Management System

• •Graco customer applications and requirements
• •Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to Graco

• •Pursuing BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• •Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• •Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• •Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• •Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

CAD software experience such as Solid Works, Creo, etc.

Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Purpose

Join Graco as an Electrical Engineering Intern! Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. You will work alongside our electrical engineers to write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android apps. This intern position also involves providing ideas, input, and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do at Graco

• •Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:
• •Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
• •Helping with design analysis and root cause testing
• •Running tests to optimize performance
• •Contributing to electrical hardware and software design

• •Participate in the standard product team by:
• •Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
• •Determine root cause of failures in the field
• •Develop, qualify, and implement solutions to problems
• •Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues

• •Troubleshoot issues on existing standard products
• •Create and execute product qualification plans
• •Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions
• •Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products

What You Will Bring to Graco

• •Pursuing BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• •Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• •initiative to learn industry and project requirements

Accelerators

• •Experience with various programming languages such as C, C+, and Python.
• •Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer

Automation Engineering Intern

Job Profile Summary

What You Will Do at Graco

• •Assembly and installation of fixtures and tooling
• •Help with equipment design, and recommendation of sensors and safe guarding
• •Electrical panel wiring, pneumatic and hydraulic plumbing
• •Create and edit electrical schematics
• •Support engineering efforts to install and integrate new robotic and ancillary equipment
• •Order and document components necessary for projects
• •Maintain a productive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment
• •Perform machine safety analysis to verify systems meet OSHA requirements
• •Work with the product design team, mechanical designer and manufacturing engineer during the prove-out process.
• •Troubleshoot issues with automated equipment and develop solutions

What You Will Bring to Graco

• •Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable program
• •Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• •Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• •Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• •Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

• •Robotic, PLC, or Labview programming experience
• •Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (excel, word, PowerPoint)

Packaging Engineering Intern

Develop cost effective packaging solutions by applying coursework to real-world applications as a Packaging Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do at Graco

• •Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
• •Troubleshoot shipping damage