Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.
MFG Co-op
Job Purpose:
To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades
Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs
Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
React to changing priorities in a timely manner
Report man-hour estimates
What You Will Bring to Graco
Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
Experience with 3D printers
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Position Summary: Join our dynamic team at Graco as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, where you will work alongside our Mechanical Engineers to design, support, analyze and develop solutions to challenging problems with fluid handling equipment. You will build skills in machine design, failure analysis, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and problem solving
What You Will Do at Graco
Assist in new product development activities, such as:
Mechanical design ideation & collaboration
Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing
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Design test plans and perform tests
Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (CREO, Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
Review of instruction manuals and product literature
Work effectively in a team environment
Assist in standard product support activities, such as: Solve real problems
Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field
Conduct tests and analysis results
Develop and implement design solutions that solve problem
Develop knowledge of:
What it is to be part of a new product development team
Graco product line equipment & applications
Product development considerations such as product cost, project schedules, customer considerations in product design
Operational systems
Graco and industry design standards
Graco Quality Management System
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