R&D Intern

• Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards.
• Determines nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or parts.
• Support evaluation for viable Engineering Changes.
• Ensures products meet all design and performance intent (ex. Quality and function).
• Performs complex design investigation, engineering analyses and feasibility studies for new components or products using industry data, past experiences and engineering principles.
• Support teams focused on improving product and process sustainable attributes.
• Aides in researching new technologies and determining feasibility.
• Revises and creates reference documentation.
• Responsible for project related functions including preparing, managing, and facilitating development of plans, schedules, tasks, and resources from conception to completion.

Work/Educational Requirements

• High School Graduate and pursuing secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related science.

Skills to perform this Role

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated capability with engineering practices.
• Demonstrated capability with Sustainability and relation to design.
• Demonstrated capability with manufacturing and tooling processes.
• Ability to perform root cause failure analysis.
• Demonstrated capability with prototyping techniques including additive manufacturing.
• Demonstrated capability with Technical Standards, such as: BIFMA and UL standards
• Capable of creating 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Verify process capability.
• Demonstrated capability with Product Development and Engineering change processes.
• Demonstrated capability with Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to create detailed project plans.

Interpersonal Skills

• Honest and ethical.
• Positive attitude.
• Tactful.
• Flexible.
• Patient.
• Creative thinking.
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is goal driven (completion dates).
• Individual is highly motivated to learn and share new technical advancements.
• Strong drive for success.
• Able to work effectively with diverse groups

Communication Skills

• Good listening skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to communicate technical issues.
• Good presentation skills.

Leadership Skills

• Good organizational skills.
• Good team building skills
• Must have initiative.
• Respect for others point of view.
• Able to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to and manage change.

Business Skills

• Good time management skills.
• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs.
• Freedom to act, effective risk taker.
• Environmentally conscious.

Physical Skills

• Must be able to travel.

Must be able to frequently lift objects up to 45 lbs