Mechanical Engineer - Summer Intern

Location: Wilmington, MA

Department: Engineering

Who is Fikst?

Re:Build Fikst, LLC (Fikst), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:Build) company is a growing product design and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington, MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology, design their products, and bring those products to production. Fikst's areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in-house laboratory and rapid prototyping capability including CNCs, 3D printers and laser cutters, all of which helps facilitate our ability to prototype and innovate fast.

Who is Re:Build Manufacturing?

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We’re hiring mechanical engineering interns excited about product development. In this role engineers will gain experience with mechanical design and consulting. Engineers will work on product development teams to bring new products and technologies to market. They will gain experience developing designs, building and testing prototypes, and using the knowledge gained through testing to refine and improve on previous designs. Fikst’s projects are all hands-on and our prototyping shop includes two CNC’s, six 3D-printers, three laser cutters and a variety of other scientific and engineering equipment. Engineers will also gain experience meeting with and presenting to clients. This role is intended to last at least three months and ideally could last up to six months. Timing and start dates will be discussed during the interview process.

What you'll get to do

• Creative problem solvers who can connect scientific theory with engineering design to create novel products.
• Strong communicators who can convey why their designs are good and appropriate solutions to our clients’ challenges.
• Hands-on craftspeople who like to build breadboards and refined prototypes.
• Life-long learners who can take on a challenge in a field new to them and quickly contribute to solutions.
• Collaborators that enjoy working on technical teams that regularly include scientists, electrical engineers, optical engineers, manufacturing partners, and industrial designers.
• Results oriented engineers who want to work in a streamlined environment that has the right tools to get the job done and minimizes bottlenecks.

What you bring to the Team

• In the process of a B.S.M.E.
• Broad technical background and the desire to learn more
• 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.)
• Experience designing biomedical products

The BIG payoff

We are a company that is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all company levels!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.