Design Engineer Intern

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, works seamlessly at the intersection of design, content, commerce, and experience as a global creative platform that crafts brands the way people feel them: as a meaningful constellation of memorable experiences. We create meaningful connections between people and brands that make for real results, both commercial and emotional. We use our expertise in translating insight into implementation in order to produce seamless solutions. The Design Engineer Intern is responsible for supporting the engineering and industrial design teams while performing a variety of tasks for consumer product and package development projects. This is a 6-month internship based in Chicago, hiring for January to June and June to December 2027 Primary Responsibilities As a Design Engineer Intern at Marks, the primary responsibilities for your position include: 3D modeling in Solidworks and rendering in Keyshot Consumer product and package design, development, and testing Rapid prototyping including use of 3D printers, CAD cutting table, and vacuum former Assisting engineers and designers in design, prototyping and testing of new product/packaging solutions Attend client meetings as needed to provide technical support and creative problem solving You will learn to: Work in a professional and fast paced creative environment with a variety of clients and industries Work with industrial designers and other engineers in creative problem solving and product development Use rapid prototyping tools to create mock-ups and functional prototypes Create test reports, mechanical drawings, specifications, and SOPs Job Skills and Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of project management, materials, and manufacturing processes Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with different types of people Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in time critical situations Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality Ability to seek assistance when appropriate Highly self-motivated, resourceful and detail-oriented Good problem solving and organizational skills Education and/or Experience: A Junior or Senior working toward a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing and Design Engineering Strong knowledge of Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot experience desired About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay for this position is $24.00 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Qualifications Experience Required A Junior or Senior working toward a BS degree in mechanical engineering, preference for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Preferred Strong knowledge of Solidworks and Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot experience desired Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr SGS & Co