Mechanical Engineering Graduate Intern - Gentiam Consulting

Company Description

Gentiam Consulting is a leader in electric and hybrid powertrain systems for sustainable and high-performance applications. Our team is driven by innovation in energy management and system integration, providing adaptable, safe, and efficient solutions across the transportation sector. We believe in empowering engineers to drive advancements in powertrain technology. If you are passionate about engineering challenges in high-power applications and are ready to apply your expertise in mechanical design, we encourage you to join us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student (PhD preferred, MSc acceptable) with experience in high-power electrical equipment, CAD design, and hands-on testing. This role involves mechanical system integration, thermal management, and test rig development to support powertrain solutions. The candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to design, analyze, and optimize powertrain components for maximum performance and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical structures and electrical components for high-power applications, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and safety.

• Develop and test thermal management solutions, applying simulation tools for thermal and structural analysis.

• Perform CAD modeling and design using software like SolidWorks, managing both integration and detailed component design.

• Build, maintain, and upgrade test stands and rigs for component performance evaluation and reliability testing.

• Conduct FEA and thermal analysis to validate designs under varying operational conditions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and control engineers, to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

• Document and report test results, design improvements, and overall project progress.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Onshape, SolidWorks, NX) for detailed mechanical design and system integration.

• Experience with high-power systems, especially in mechanical/electrical component integration and testing.

• Strong understanding of thermal management and structural analysis using tools like Simscale, Simscape, or Femap.

• Ability to design and execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and optimize designs based on performance data.

• Familiarity with control systems and hardware-software interfacing is an asset.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and effective at working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Excellent people and communication skills, both written and verbal are essential

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills required

• Ability to creatively and independently problem solve is an asset

• Digitally inclined, with a proficiency with MS Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Google tools (GSuite, Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, etc.), and project/task management tools (like Asana).

• Knowledge of and interest in hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains, including experience with high-voltage systems, motors, energy storage, and power management, is preferred but not required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program (PhD preferred; MSc acceptable).

• Experience with high-power equipment, CAD design, and integration within mechanical and electrical systems.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

Work Term

• Length: Temporary, 6 months, extendible to 8 months.

• Full-Time: $1000/week

• Start Date: Jan. 6, 2025