Mechanical Engineer Student

Responsibilities

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

 

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

 

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

 

Learn more About Daktronics!

 

Where is this opportunity located? 

Position is in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.

  

What will work look like for me?  

At Daktronics, our student program provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while earning a degree. You will experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful, but you will hit the ground running!   We will do our best to prepare you for full-time employment, so we can confidently encourage you to apply for our positions after graduation.   

 

Mechanical Engineer Students will gain experience in the following areas:

• Develop concepts and ideas for designs in Creo.  
• Fabricate prototypes using 3D printing capabilities, sheet metal forming, or other methods.  
• Work effectively as a team member, work with little supervision, organize workload efficiently, and help when and where needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers (internal and external).
• Make suggestions for designs, process, and product improvements.
• Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours and be willing to work additional hours as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet business needs.

 

Opportunities available in multiple areas based on business need and interests:

• Manufacturing Process Engineer:    
  • Recommending process improvements to streamline product flow and be responsible for implementation of process improvements/lean manufacturing concepts.   
  • Coordinating with Engineering on major product changes.   
  • Overseeing implementation of incremental product improvements through ECO process suggestions and overall process improvement opportunities.   
  • Assisting with construction of prototype cabinet designs to gather feedback and determine effectiveness.   
  • Assist with the construction of workstations, gravity racks, carts, work aides and fixtures, gather feedback, and determine effectiveness.   
• Mechanical Design:
  • Facilitate product development at any point in its life cycle, from conceptual design through production.  
  • Produce accurate design drawings and documentation for projects in Creo. Assist Engineers with design, drafting bill of materials, and routing documentation.  
  • Assist in documenting and checking components in Creo.  
  • Assemble and test prototypes.  
    • Structural, Thermal, and Reliability testing.  
  • Prepare detailed drawings of sub-assemblies and parts.  
  • Write operation sequences and bill of materials (BOM).  
  • Help coordinate the manufacture of systems on project basis.  
  • Assist with installations as required.  

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.  

 

What is the pay and perks? 

The typical hiring range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

 

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.

 

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities(daktronics.com). This information is intended to