Engineering Technician Intern

Job Description

About the Team: The ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. team designs and manufactures hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems for off-highway machines.  We are looking for an Engineering Technician Intern to be a part of our Engineering Lab team.  The Engineering Lab provides resources in the areas of product prototyping, lifetime testing, destructive testing, failure analysis, and test equipment development.  Our team members are problem solvers and experience a great deal of variety in their daily responsibilities.  

What you can look forward to as Engineering Technician Intern: 

•    Perform general care and maintenance of the Engineering Lab.  
•    Assist in building and testing prototypes.  Operate and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical test equipment.    Document test processes and results.  
•    Assist with research, design, and construction of test equipment. 
•    Coordinate research or test projects.
•    Perform failure analysis and document the results.

Your Profile as Engineering Technician Intern:  

•    Enrollment in a two-year or four-year technical program is required.
•    The ideal candidate should be technically oriented and capable of understanding the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and fluid power technologies, as well as test equipment and software operation. 
•    The individual should be self-motivated, capable of working on projects individually, meeting deadlines, and have good problem-solving skills.  They should be capable of coordinating a project and seeing it through to completion.

Why you should choose ZF in North Mankato:

•    Opportunity for career growth and advancement as part of the global ZF company.
•    Shadow experienced engineers to strengthen knowledge and further develop basic skills learned in school.
•    Flexible schedule - Working hours onsite Monday through Friday, preferred during business hours of 8 am to 5 pm.

The expected base compensation for this role is $18.50 - $25.00 hourly.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Why Choose ZF?

What We Offer:

•    401k Plan
•    Health Care Benefits 
•    Paid Sick Time (ESST)
•    A supportive collaborative team environment
•    A strong diverse culture
•    Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

More about the North Mankato Area:

ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is in North Mankato, nestled in south-central Minnesota.  This location offers access to “bigger city” services and amenities in the core cities of Mankato and North Mankato, surrounded by several smaller towns and rural areas, with Minneapolis/St. Paul just a short drive to the north.  There is a unique combination of economic vitality, talent, livability, and resources found only in Greater Mankato.  The region continues to receive national recognition in areas of livability, economy, and leisure.
   
Opportunities for a wide range of activities await outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and in all seasons.  Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theater, music, dance, and visual arts programs.  This area offers a wide variety of sporting and recreational opportunities with multi-sport and easily accessible venues and facilities as well.