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Mechanical Engineer Summer Internship

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for our light manufacturing facility in Ft. Worth, TX. The summer internship will run from May 2024 through August 2024.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will have specific project ownership and will collaborate with the cross functional product teams to develop new products as well as improve the performance of existing portfolio of products.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attend team meetings and present updates.
Collaborate with team to brainstorm and use decision tools such as Pugh matrix for decision making
Participate in design reviews, DMFEAs and other review meetings.
Build 3D Models and Assemblies in Solid Works while following Lasko established build practices.
Design plastic parts with SPI molding practices.
Prepare drawings & STL files for prototyping purposes
Support team in fabricating electro-mechanical product samples.
Conduct benchmark teardowns and document findings.
Prepare Power Point presentations and slides to communicate ideas
Create bill of materials and preliminary cost analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Pursing or recently graduates with an Engineering degree from an accredited university.
Minimum classes completed: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Material Science, Statistics & Experiment/Lab Methodologies
Courses in Basic Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Embedded software is a plus
Experience with MS Office tools (Word, Power Point, Excel & Outlook)
Demonstrated experience with fabricating & testing mechanical or electro-mechanical projects.
Experience with 3D modeling (Solid Works, Creo or similar).
Experience with Arduino or PLC controlled systems preferred.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Familiar with IOT, smartphone App and Wi-Fi controlled systems.
Experienced with Bench tools: multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply and soldering Iron preferred.
Strong Project Management/Organizational Skills
Familiar with Project management tools such as MS Project, Smart Sheets or Jira a plus.

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

Be Bold:

Challenge the status quo
Courageously pursue the impossible
Reject mediocrity

Be Together

Work together for success
Drive trust and candor with each other
Prioritize "We" before "I"

Be A Leader

Lead with personal conviction
Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence

Be Accountable

Consistently deliver to our customers
Embrace commitments as a contract
Take pride in our actions

Be The Change

Demonstrate a passion to win
Make a difference at work in our communities
Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.

Lasko Products Glassdoor Company Review

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